Fr. Jim's Jots ~ Feast of the Epiphany, January 3, 2021

 

FR. JIM'S JOTS

Blessings and Happy New Year!!!  I am sure that everyone is glad to see the year 2020 in the rearview mirror, AMEN!!

During the next few weeks I am hoping that we will be more peaceful and prayerful.  I invite and ask you to consider both.  Jesus said: "My Peace is my Gift to YOU."  When you rise every morning, ask the Lord to direct your heart and actions to be Peaceful to things before you may say something you may later regret.  Have a prayer of thanksgiving and be patient with yourself and others.  Remember the magic words "Thank You" to those in service who keep things going:  health care workers, grocery store workers, parcel delivery people, struggling restaurant workers and all in service.  Say "Thank you for your service."

Be safe - Pray from home.  I ask you to pray the Rosary daily, or a Hail Mary often throughout your day for healing.  Consider joining our Zoom Mass on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. or Friday at 12 noon.  It's interactive and a chance to meet others and request special prayers.  You would be most welcome to join.  Turn off the news on T.V. or the radio and listen to music you like and enjoy.  Get enough sleep and exercise, go for a walk, engage in something to keep moving.

We love you and need you to stay healthy and to take care of Yourself - spiritually, mentally and physically in 2021. Please stay safe, you are in our prayers,

Fr. Jim

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