www.awildcanary.com
August/September
2008

Hosted by
Father Patrick A. Martin
 

  

 If thousands of our
young people can
compete in peace . . .
why can't we have
WORLD PEACE?

Kindergarten kids are scared . . .
(they don't like changes)
Grammar school kids are excited . . .
(this year they know other kids)
Middle school kids are barely interested . . .
(they want a longer summer)
High school kids are late . . .
(just try to get them out of bed)
College level kids are challenged . . .
(they all want to be execs and make a lot of money)
And the happiest of all are the moms!
God doesn't give us what we can handle;
God helps us handle what we are given.
  The 'Eastern Chipmunk' inhabits most of New England in suburban as well as wooded areas. They grow to be 5" to 7" long and weigh approximately 2.5 oz. They are active during the day and constantly on the move, whether gathering seeds, acorns and nuts for their winter hibernation in underground dens or stealing from your gardens. Some of their favorites are cherry tomatoes, basil, chives, mint, squash, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Their population lessens when the population of coyotes, foxes, hawks, owls and even skunks increases. On rare occasions they enjoy romping around inside a human domicile and have even been known to nibble on toes!
Our Heavenly Father has you under the shadow of His wings,
and whatever comes your way is 'Father filtered.'
DID YOU KNOW?
  Among several crops grown in Hawaii are the well known
(and delicious!) macadamia nut and pineapple. Both these crops are exported and are also a good source of vitamins and a healthy diet. The macadamia nut is heart healthy and reduces cholesterol while the pineapple is loaded with vitamins and minerals low in fat and cholesterol. Both products can be eaten raw or cooked. Our particular favorite is
Macadamia Nut cookies. We LOVE COOKIES!
Live in such a way that those who know you but don't know God,
will come to know God because they know you . . .
Pope Benedict's Monthly Prayer Intentions
August
Respect for Creation. That the human family may know how to respect God's design for the world and thus become ever more aware of the great gift of God which Creation represents for us.

Call to Holiness. That through discernment of gifts and commitment to spiritual formation, holiness may be promoted among the people of God.
September:
Refugees. That Christians may defend and protect refugees.

Christian Families. That every Christian family may be a small evangelizing community which is responsive to the needs of others.
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Music: School Days
This page last updated August 23, 2008