[JustAmy]

October 5, 2008



Graphic by MamaBear

Prayer for Autumn Days

God of the seasons, there is a time for everything; there is a time for dying and a time for rising. We need courage to enter into the transformation process.

God of autumn, the trees are saying goodbye to their green, letting go of what has been. We, too, have our moments of surrender, with all their insecurity and risk. Help us to let go when we need to do so.

God of fallen leaves lying in colored patterns on the ground, our lives have their own patterns. As we see the patterns of our own growth, may we learn from them.

God of misty days and harvest moon nights, there is always the dimension of mystery and wonder in our lives. We always need to recognize your power-filled presence. May we gain strength from this.

God of harvest wagons and fields of ripened grain, many gifts of growth lie within the season of our surrender. We must wait for harvest in faith and hope. Grant us patience when we do not see the blessings.

God of geese going south for another season, your wisdom enables us to know what needs to be left behind and what needs to be carried into the future. We yearn for insight and vision.

God of flowers touched with frost and windows wearing white designs, may your love keep our hearts from growing cold in the empty seasons.

God of life, you believe in us, you enrich us, you entrust us with the freedom to choose life. For all this, we are grateful.

Amen

~From Parish of Saint Agnes Cathedral, New York~

[JustAmy]

World Communion Sunday


Long Walk Day


Intergenerational Day


Do Something Nice Day


Be Nice To Lawyers Day


World Teacher's Day


National Apple Betty Day

Apple Brown Betty

Ingredients: (serves 4)
2 cups soft brown breadcrumbs
50g unsalted butter, melted
3-4 Granny Smith apples, sliced
40ml (2 tbs) lemon juice
1 lemon, rind grated
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method:
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Combine breadcrumbs and butter. Sprinkle apples with lemon juice and rind, sugar and cinnamon.

Layer half the apples in 4 ovenproof ramekins and cover with half the crumb mixture. Repeat.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 20 minutes. Serve with cream or ice-cream.

[jaycee]

Beautiful graphic by M.B. and lovely ‘autumn prayer’, Amy!
Another lovely day ahead that God has given us.

[MEG33]

Psalms 27:14
Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!

May God Protect Those Who Protect
Our Nation

Wishing You A Blessed Lord's Day

[MEG33]

Thank you Amy and Mama Bear
for the beautiful welcome and prayer.
Hope your day is wonderful.

[La Enchiladita]

Amen. Lovely, thoughtful prayer and pic of church (mission?) bells and cross....

[La Enchiladita]

Lovely mission bells pic and graphic, Mama Bear.