Padraig you brought me back to my Kentucky up-bringin.....and the likes of the music of the hills of Appalachia....where I almost did Social Work which entailed pretty much just a bucket and a mop! Your offering is a piece that was used in the TV Civil War series, before and after each episode. Very moving. =========================================================== This one is one that can only get you stompin.....at the end! And it's a song we all knew growing up in KY. It's great when music can be a part of every kid's childhood....of one kind or another. This kiddo certainly has a lot of it! A lot of chit chat at the beginning before it gets going:
There's not much to be said now... but we must turn to God in prayer. We must pray....and pray very hard... .. the Justice of God is upon is..
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I just shared this with FB friends and family: Just so you know, you’re certainly not the only one experiencing anxiety attacks and worry. It’s universal right now. Its something I haven’t had to deal with since I had strokes four years ago, for whatever reason, but had quite often all my adult life. Two or three times this week I’ve felt that old tinge of irrational anxiety and had to actively turn away from it with “Jesus, I trust in you. You take care of it (because there’s NOTHING I can do about it).” Every time (literally) we feel that anxiety and worry creeping up on us, we MUST stop our imaginations immediately, and make an act of the will instead - Jesus, I trust in you. Jesus, I hope in you. Jesus, I love you. If that becomes a habit, the anxiety will recede, because the devil will know you’re not falling for it. The devil can affect your imagination, but not your will. That’s where you can defeat those attacks.
I am seeing a lot of people in Brazil sharing on Facebook posts about God and Our Lady asking for an end to the pandemic, I hope that after the outbreak these people will really return to the Church and the sacraments and value life much more the life of their family and friends
I hope so too Luan. For all our nations. We have lost our way so badly. This scourge may be a great blessing if everyone turns to Jesus and Mary.
ETA, I had no idea you are from Kentucky. We had some close family friends many years ago from Leslie County, Hell for Certain. Last name of Wooton. This boy in the video is awesome!
Grew up in KY but have lived in PA now for years. Besides the KY Derby now it's nothing but more and more bourbon shops....esp. the "Bourbon Trail" that is attracting so many tourists. Frankly, that remedy might also be something to try these days!!
My father's ancestors--scots irish--went west with Boone to Kentuckey so the family legend goes. And eventially from there to Cincinatti. I love the music of Appalachia. It is fascinating to trace much of it all the way back to Scotland. John Jacob Niles thr folklorist did a lot of research on this.
Its almost like the rapture that the born agains talk about, so many priests, elderly being taken up. I am not a rapture believer at all, but this comparison has been on my mind.
Suitable first reading today for these times. Catholic Ireland Liturgical Readings for : Friday, 20th March, 2020 Léachtaí Gaeilge Next Sunday's Readings FIRST READING A reading from the prophet Hosea 14:2-10 We will not say any more, ‘Our God’ to what our own hands have made. The Lord says this: Israel, come back to the Lord your God; your iniquity was the cause of your downfall. Provide yourself with words and come back to the Lord. Say to him, ‘Take all iniquity away so that we may have happiness again and offer you our words of praise. Assyria cannot save us, we will not ride horses any more or say, “Our God!” to what our own hands have made, for you are the one in whom orphans find compassion. I will heal their disloyalty, I will love them with all my heart, for my anger has turned from them. I will fall like dew on Israel. He shall bloom like the lily, and thrust out roots like the poplar, his shoots will spread far; he will have the beauty of the olive and the fragrance of Lebanon. They will come back to live in my shade; they will grow corn that flourishes, they will cultivate vines as renowned as the wine of Helbon. What has Ephraim to do with idols any more when it is I who hear his prayer and care for him? I am like a cypress ever green, all your fruitfulness comes from me. Let the wise man understand these words. Let the intelligent man grasp their meaning. For the ways of the Lord are straight, and virtuous men walk in them, but sinners stumble.
I love Lexington - I have shown horses there a few times and love the horse shows. We visit Kentucky Horse Park often and almost moved to Nicholasville where there is a wonder Catholic Church. Funny, I didn’t know you lived in KY.
Isaiah 26:20 - Come my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little while until the wrath is past.”
Coronavirus In Philadelphia: Archbishop Nelson Perez Says Now Is ‘Time To Go Into Our Personal Prayer Life’ PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the suspension of all public masses until further notice. This is a big change for many of the faithful. Eyewitness News spoke with Archbishop Nelson Perez Friday morning about the coronavirus’ impact on the church. Q: For many, it will not be a typical Sunday this week. What’s your advice for those who may be having difficulty adjusting to all the recent changes? “Well, it certainly is unsettling, but this is the time to go into our personal prayer life, reading the scriptures and for us Catholics, the rosary. The praying of the rosary is such a source of consolation, praying together with families. Just last night, a group of young people sent me a picture of them gathering around the table praying the rosary together and praying with each other. “This is time for families to come together in their homes.” Q: In times of crisis people often turn to the church for comfort and to be a part of a larger community. How can people find ways to still stay spiritually connected? “We’re blessed that this particular moment in history with social media and just last Sunday, I celebrated the 11 a.m. mass from the cathedral and we had close to 50,000 people in different venues of social media tune in. “A lot of our parishes are streaming their daily masses every day, so I would tell the faithful to check with their parishes. These are ways that we could certainly bring consolation and peace to our hearts at a time that is very unsettling for everybody.” Q: As a faith leader, what would you say to people, regardless of their religion, if they find themselves feeling overwhelmed or especially anxious right now? “I think it is so important to pick up the phone and call your friends, to air out a little bit of what’s in the heart and what’s troubling your heart. That’s why God gave us friends and family. “We may not be able to be in contact with them physically but we could certainly be in contact with them through the phone. Just pick up the phone and support each other.” Q: It seems like there could potentially be some changes leading up to Holy Week services at the Vatican. Have you heard anything, and are you beginning to consider how services may need to be different here? “We are certainly looking at everything right now. Again, availing ourselves with the gift of technology and social media. People can’t go to church right now for mass, so our biggest question is how do we then bring the church to people? “We are discussing all sorts of venues. We just finished an online rosary for six days or seven days, we had over 1,000 people coming in and praying together. “So certainly, God has given this blessing of technology and the media itself.”
I have an update. My grandson tested negative for the virus which we thought was good, but we've been told it is possible it was a false negative. Apparently there have been some issues with others getting false negatives as well, and after several swabs they test positive. At this point we've given up on the testing, and we are assuming he was definitely infected. He is doing better thank goodness, but he was so dreadfully sick there is no other explanation since he tested negative for flu. My daughter is still very sick, and has been out of work for 14 days. My dad is still hospitalized, and he also tested negative for flu. His COVID-19 test results are not back. It has been quite the journey. Thank you all for your prayers, I am truly grateful.
Continuing to remember you and all of your family members who are affected. There are so many unknowns now that even the medical personnel must be, to some degree, at a loss themselves.....so prayers for all those who are attending our friends and loved ones. May the Holy Spirit enter into all situations and guide things to peaceful outcomes. May our prayers rise as incense to bring down upon all the suffering God's unfathomable Mercy.
Still praying. I am so glad your grandson is better. I am praying for your daughter. I am so sorry to hear of her suffering. Is there anything she can take--is an antibiotic warranted at this point?it is my understanding that part of the danger of this virus is the secondary lung infection. Also praying for your father. What a dreadful trial for all if you. May Our Lady fight for you.
