The Seasons: A Poem

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Sunrise over Amazing Grasses Family Farm The mad Artist wields His brush, Painted colors rush, To life and give flush, Before the quiet autumn hush. The life seems to pour, As colors fall to the floor, To be seen no more, Outside the dark, grey door. Brightness from below, Sun upon the snow, High, cold clouds blow, Flakes and ice appear to grow. The man melts with little seen, Underneath, pale, grey green, Hides life in dark unseen, Waits for warmth and to careen. Buds on branches show, Patience starts to grow, Trickles, streams and veins flow, Bringing fruits of melted snow. Sprung to life it springs, Bees, birds, sound rings, Lush green flings, Its gift bounty brings. Green growth gives one last rush, Underneath the Painter's brush. The mad Artist wields His brush, before the quiet autumn hush. More poetry is available from James M. Hahn in  The Last Dragon and Other Poems  available now. My new book of cryptogram puzzles " Secret Messages from the Saints " is avai
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Pray the Rosary this October

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Of course we should be praying the rosary every day if possible but it is more apparent now than ever that our country and our world need our prayers.  I'm encouraging all of you (and myself) to commit to praying the rosary everyday during the month of October.  31 times isn't too much, is it?

Below you will find a PDF link to intentions for the month.  Let us ask the intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, Our Lady of Victory, to help us turn this world back toward the Lord.  Meditation, spending time with her and her Son can help us become more like them.

Below you will find inexpensive and free resources to help you pray during this coming month.  Please consider sharing this post and inviting others to join with us.

October 2020 Intentions (PDF)


Rosary Meditations
Rosary Meditations for Real Life (paperback & Kindle) - Free on Kindle and the Kindle app 3/18-3/22 - Unique meditations on everyday life events and struggles including Work, Marriage, Death, Children, and more.

Rosary Meditation for the Family (paperback & Kindle) - Free on Kindle and the Kindle app 3/18-3/22 - Meditations on all 20 Mysteries as they relate to family life and how our families can be a witness to the world.

Rosary Meditation Pamphlets (PDF downloads) - These Free tri-fold pamphlets are available to download and print.  Currently there are 16 pamphlets including 2 Spanish versions.  Also available in this folder is an MP3 audio for praying the rosary.

Rosary Meditations for Help with Addictions - (Kindle) - Free on Kindle and the Kindle app 3/18-3/22 - These meditations are take from the book Rosary Meditations for Real Life.  They have been used by groups and individuals around the world as a spiritual help in combating addiction.


Other Meditations
Meditations on the Crucifix (paperback & Kindle) - Free on Kindle and the Kindle app 3/18-3/19 - This booklet is a brief but powerful meditation on a common Catholic sacramental.  You'll never look at a Crucifix in the same way again.

4 Simple Steps to Better Meditations (paperback & Kindle) - Free on Kindle and the Kindle app 3/18-3/22 - This books shows you step by step how to dive more deeply into daily scripture reading, meditation, and speaking with the Lord.

4 Simple Steps to Better Scripture Meditations: Workbook and Journal (paperback) - Free on Kindle and the Kindle app 3/18-3/22 - This books shows you step by step how to dive more deeply into daily scripture reading, meditation, and speaking with the Lord.  This book includes the original 4 steps along with 30 days of worksheets and journaling pages.


Children's Book
A Visit to Church: A Picture Journey (paperback & Kindle) - Free on Kindle and the Kindel app 3/18-3/22 - In this book the reader takes a walk through the Catholic Church and examines many of the items used for Mass.  Full-color photos and delightful descriptions help the reader understand many of these wonderful items and their use.  Kindle version included pop-out text.


Miscellaneous
4 Simple Steps Worksheet (PDF Download) - this is printable worksheet that can be used with the book 4 Simple Steps to Better Meditations.

Home Tenebrae Service - (PDF Download) - this printable sheet provides families with a basic outline for hosting a home Tenebrae service.

I hope this helps everyone in some way.  Feel free to share!


How to get better at prayer.
  1. Set a prayer appointment - Set a time on your calendar each day to meet and speak with God.
  2. Slowly increase your prayer time. - Don't jump in with an hour right from the get-go.  Build up your "tolerance" so to speak.
  3. Commit - to praying and slowly increasing your prayer time for 30 days.  Mark off the days on your calendar.  If you miss a day, jump right back in, don't give up.
  4. Pray - praying is talking to God, it's spending time with your attention focused on Him.  I enjoy spending time with my children regardless of their level of development.  God is the same way.  Spend time praying as best you can.  Use formal prayers if you want or simply speak in conversation.  Don't forget to listen
  5. Journal - Our newly revised 4 Simple Steps to Better Scripture Meditations: Guide, Workbook, and Journal walks you through 4 easy steps that will help you go deeper in your prayer life.  It includes 31 days of workbook and journal pages too!
  6. Read other good books about how to pray better - Prayer Primer, Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer, Time for God, The Spiritual Life: A Comprehensive Guide to Catholics Seeking Salvation.
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