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Monday, December 26th, 2005

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9:01a	The Miracle of the Hay The hay that had been placed in the manger at Greccio was kept, so that the lord might save beasts of burden and other animals through it. And in truth it happened that many animals throughout that region, beasts of burden and others with various illnesses, were freed from their ailments after eating of this hay. Indeed, even some women who had been laboring for a long time in a difficult birth delivered their children easily when some of this hay was placed upon them; and a large number of persons of both sexes, suffering from various illnesses, obtained the health they sought in the same way. Today, the place on which the manger stood is consecrated to the Lord by a church, and over then manger there is an altar dedicated to St. Francis, so that where once the animals ate the hay, now people eat to health of soul and body the flesh of the Lamb without blemish and without spot, our Lord Jesus Christ, who in highest and ineffable love gave himself to us, and lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God eternally glorious, forever and ever, Amen. Alleluia, Alleluia. - Celano, First Life, 87 From Through the Year with Francis of Assisi - Daily Meditations from his Words and Life Selected and Translated by Murray Bodo. Current Mood: cheerful
7:32p	Merry Christmas!This is my first time posting to this community, but as I was researching some Catholic teachings I came across this prayer and wanted to share it. The meditations here are quite a Godsend; I am struggling with sin in my life (who isn't!!) and I find St. Francis' passion to be inspiring. Thank you all so much!Most High, glorious God,enlighten the darkness of my heart;Give me right faith, sure hope, and perfect charity.Fill me with understanding and knowledge,that I may fulfill your command.The prayer is found here: http://www.americancatholic.org/Messenger/Oct2004/prayers.aspGod Bless!

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9:01a

The Miracle of the Hay The hay that had been placed in the manger at Greccio was kept, so that the lord might save beasts of burden and other animals through it. And in truth it happened that many animals throughout that region, beasts of burden and others with various illnesses, were freed from their ailments after eating of this hay. Indeed, even some women who had been laboring for a long time in a difficult birth delivered their children easily when some of this hay was placed upon them; and a large number of persons of both sexes, suffering from various illnesses, obtained the health they sought in the same way. Today, the place on which the manger stood is consecrated to the Lord by a church, and over then manger there is an altar dedicated to St. Francis, so that where once the animals ate the hay, now people eat to health of soul and body the flesh of the Lamb without blemish and without spot, our Lord Jesus Christ, who in highest and ineffable love gave himself to us, and lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God eternally glorious, forever and ever, Amen. Alleluia, Alleluia. - Celano, First Life, 87 From Through the Year with Francis of Assisi - Daily Meditations from his Words and Life Selected and Translated by Murray Bodo. Current Mood: cheerful

7:32p

Merry Christmas!This is my first time posting to this community, but as I was researching some Catholic teachings I came across this prayer and wanted to share it. The meditations here are quite a Godsend; I am struggling with sin in my life (who isn't!!) and I find St. Francis' passion to be inspiring. Thank you all so much!Most High, glorious God,enlighten the darkness of my heart;Give me right faith, sure hope, and perfect charity.Fill me with understanding and knowledge,that I may fulfill your command.The prayer is found here: http://www.americancatholic.org/Messenger/Oct2004/prayers.aspGod Bless!