God will not be outdone in generosity!
With the start of the FOCA novena yesterday, and the encouragement from a devout cousin to add sacrifice to these days of prayer, I posted the Saint Basket to offer up any effort that resulted in helping people find a companion Saint for the year.
With the response here, and on the Catholic homeschooling yahoogroups, I approximate picking almost 200 Saints in 2 days and typing so much that the "E" on my laptop has come off! :)
I am glad that God made me busy. I wanted this offering to have a sacrificial element.
I thought maybe the broken keys on my keyboard were...."interference." Happily, I laughed that "he" wouldn't stop me, or the saints from his home before his descent.
But it must be said that I often cry.
I cry because you all write the kindest things!! You share how these saints have deep connections to your needs, or your past, or your future. I am humbled by your enthusiasm.
I know we're not supposed to be surprised to see God working in our lives, it's what we believe. But when I read your God-incidences I am goosebumped at His handiwork, His nearness. He shows Himself and how can I not be awed?!
And I am reminded again...God will not be outdone in generosity! When you give, he gives back 100 fold!
With the response here, and on the Catholic homeschooling yahoogroups, I approximate picking almost 200 Saints in 2 days and typing so much that the "E" on my laptop has come off! :)
I am glad that God made me busy. I wanted this offering to have a sacrificial element.
I thought maybe the broken keys on my keyboard were...."interference." Happily, I laughed that "he" wouldn't stop me, or the saints from his home before his descent.
But it must be said that I often cry.
I cry because you all write the kindest things!! You share how these saints have deep connections to your needs, or your past, or your future. I am humbled by your enthusiasm.
I know we're not supposed to be surprised to see God working in our lives, it's what we believe. But when I read your God-incidences I am goosebumped at His handiwork, His nearness. He shows Himself and how can I not be awed?!
And I am reminded again...God will not be outdone in generosity! When you give, he gives back 100 fold!
4 comments:
Allison, God bless you for your wonderful work in helping all of us strengthen our prayer life and devotion to the communion of Saints in this new year! I have so wanted to get closer to Our Lady, so I found it an incredible "God-incidence" that Our Lady of Lourdes was selected for me. Thank you again and may God bless you and your family abundantly!!
Can I ask for you to pick for me on this post?
I was feeling, overwhelmed and actually thought I don't know if I can handle another thing to pray for/about...but ok, please pick me one.
God Bless you for doing this for so many people, oh, the blessings and graces that will flow from this act you are doing!
I put a FOCA novena counter on my sidebar to help spread the word and remind us to pray continuously.
I am the same way about mircaulous stories--I get goose bumps or I am brought to tears. His mercy and love are unending!
St. Faustina chose me after I read about you selecting her for someone else. I live in MA so I hope to visit the Divine Mercy Chapel this year.
God bless the wonderful work you do!
My dear friend Jamie - St. Vincent de Paul (Sept 27)
"You have as much need to be compassionate as the poor person has need of your compassion."
Pray for compassion.
SOunds like you have a kindred spirit for your companion. :)
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