Almost to Detroit Michigan......... Do you think Michigan has something to do with cars?
We drove by "8 Mile Road," doesn't mean anything to me, but I am told it is famous and has something to do with Eminem, go figure!
Here we are with my Dad's brother "Buster." The last remaining brother of the 6 boys. My dad went to heaven 15 years ago and looking at Buster brings back so many memories, looking at his eyes was just like looking at my Dad's. I sure miss my Dad! He was the greatest man I even knew. I love you Dad.
Here is my Cousin Joan with her Dad. Boy does she love her dad, all his girls sure love him.
Two handsome men....... Must be in the genes, sorry girls, we are taken!
Time for a swim
Don't you just love families?
Lets have a backyard bonfire.
A little rain can't hurt ya!
What, did you say it is storming, nah, just helping stoke the fire.
Hurry Mackenzie, get under the umbrella, you might float away......
Just a sprinkle, it will blow over!
My other cousin, Kelly just bought a house a year ago down the street.
She took us to her house, it is beautiful.
The kids playing in the basement.
Basements are VERY COOL for California kids since we don't have them.
June 30: Reno, NV July 01: Grand Canyon, AZ July 02: Santa Fe, NM July 03: Carlsbad, NM July 04: San Antonio, TX July 05: Lafayette, LA July 06: New Orleans, LA July 07: Birmingham, AL July 08: Nashville, TN July 09: Loretto, KY / Louisville, KY
July 10 -16: Steubenville, OH
July 17: Mt Vernon, OH July 18: Sandusky, OH July 19: Detroit, MI July 20: Chicago, IL July 21: Robinsdale, MN July 22: Fargo ND / Grand Forks ND July 23: Grand Forks, ND July 24: Dickinson, ND July 25: Dickinson, ND July 26: Billings, MT July 27: Twin Falls, ID July 28: Redding, CA
Back Home!
This prayer is a tradition among Oldenburg, Indiana, Franciscans:
“Jesus, Mary and Joseph, be with us on our way. Angels of God, guard and protect us, that we may reach our destination in peace and safety.”
Some people always add, “St. Patrick, grant us all green lights!”
Family
God's gift to us.
Who will have the faith to take the first step and lead?
Why call it a Pilgrimage and not a Vacation?
For us, this will be much more than a vacation for a variety of reasons.
We believe that God is asking us to move on once again. We are not sure where and when, but possibly soon.
That is what this trip is about, a sincere discernment and listening to God's voice as we travel.
We plan to begin each day with Mass, where ever we are.
Each morning will include the family praying morning prayer (Liturgy of the Hours) and ending each day with Evening prayer.
12 pm each day with be set aside for praying the Rosary.
3 pm each day will include the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Grounded in prayer, we hope to keep our eyes open and ask God to lead us.
I have felt for sometime now that we have been called to be missionaries, and because of such a call, we will have faith that God will show us the way.
Many stops along our path will include visiting with family as well as the many and varied friends that we have made over the years while on mission trips, and as usual, we will make new friends each and every day.
This trip is not just about having fun (i.e a vacation), although it will be an exciting adventure for sure, it really is about listening to God and following his call for our lives.
Please Pray for our Pilgrimage.
Deacon Pat and Family
Lord - Give me strength to keep the course and never turn back!
Our Mother - Pray for us!
Our Lady - Lead us to Chrsit
Deacon Pat's Homilies (Video / Transcripts)
Please note: I do not endorse, nor have control of any advertising you may see above.
No comments:
Post a Comment