FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ A GREAT MARINE ~ 06 November 2016

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

A GREAT MARINE

Several years ago as the H & S Battalion Chaplain at MCB, Camp Lejeune, I visited the people in the different work spaces, including the rather large main post office. One day a little conversation took place with a young Marine Lance Corporal. This unplanned encounter has remained with me, and it seems worth passing on.

The Lance Corporal was standing by a very large sack of mail. His job, every day, six days a week, for many hours, was to sort the mail from that large sack and place the letters into smaller sacks, depending upon their destination. He explained his job, and I asked him if he ever gets bored. "Chaplain," he said," this is all I do. Just sort all these endless piles of letters. Sometimes I can't take it anymore." I was drawn into the young Marine's lament and his life's drama started to sound interesting. He continued, "Then, just as it gets to be overwhelming, I'm holding a letter in my hand and I begin to think: Maybe this letter is going from a Marine wife in Jacksonville all the way to her husband on deployment in the Med. He really misses her and is homesick on that big ship. Then he gets the letter and suddenly he feels much better. The next letter in my hand, I think: Maybe it's from a little boy to his Daddy in Somalia. He drew a picture with crayons to cheer his Dad and put it in the envelope. Each letter makes me wonder because this one may change a life for the better, or at least bring a smile to a lonely Marine or Sailor."

I was shaken by the majesty this young Lance Corporal displayed and said this to him: "Young man, you possess a wisdom rarely found in people who are triple your years. You have more than wisdom, though, you have character and maturity. Indeed you have found the secret to happiness in life. Whatever you wish to achieve, it will undoubtedly one day be yours...it would be a great honor if you would allow me to shake your hand".

Whenever we face frustrating moments or disappointments in our work day, let's all remember that young Lance Corporal and follow his heroic and inspiring example!

"Give thy servant, therefore, an understanding heart."
-King Solomon's prayer in First Kings

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, ML!

*HUGS*

A Blessed Lord's Day to you - and welcome to Penny!

"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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A Blessed Lord’s day to YOU! :-)

((((HUGS))))

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD IS PRO-LIFE!!!

Pray For An End To Abortion, Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, Infanticide, And For The Defeat Of The Culture Of Death!!!



The Catechism of the Catholic Church
On Respect for Human Life
Sections 2259 – 2283
(From the Holy See Website)

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.

Psalm 139:13-16 (KJV)

PRAYER TO END ABORTION

Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life,
And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,
Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death
by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion.
Today I commit myself
Never to be silent,
Never to be passive,
Never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement,
And never to stop defending life
Until all my brothers and sisters are protected,
And our nation once again becomes
A nation with liberty and justice
Not just for some, but for all,
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!



Altar of St. Michael the Archangel
Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican City

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Sancte Michael Archangele,
defende nos in proelio;
contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium.
Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur:
tuque, Princeps militiae Caelestis,
satanam aliosque spiritus malignos,
qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo,
divina virtute in infernum detrude.
Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits,
who wander about the world seeking the destruction of souls.
Amen.

Pope Leo XIII

[radu]

She sounds really pretty and unique with those markings.

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She is quite beautiful, but formidable and regal at the same time.

There was a big long checklist on her cage about temperament. The whole questionnaire was answered with one sentence in block letters:

“THIS IS A SWEET DOG!”

(((Not very scientific, but quite accurate)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Penny. Settling in with Mom?

Enjoying your walks? Have you found a mouse yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Haven't seen these. Will go looking for my niece's puppies.

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Penny hasn’t eaten a thing since She moved in yesterday. I put her food and water right next to her bed, which she loves. I’m hoping she will start eating soon!

In every other way she seems to be adjusting beautifully. maybe she’s just a picky eater.

No catchy the mousy yet. Grrrr.

[SandRat]

The Puppies will L-O-V-E them and you for getting them for them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A day late, but a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Hope you got all your clocks turned back and enjoyed your extra hour.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A day late, but Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day o you and yours.

Congratulations on passing your first exam.

Study hard this week too.

[SkyDancer]

Thank you, now off to class.

[luvie]

Can’t believe I nearly missed these. She’s a real beauty! And looks very loving, too! Best to the two of you in your new relationship! :)

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Penny and I THANK YOU! :-)