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white smoke
habemus papam...
Sunday savvy
--gillena cox


First Sunday with our new pope
First non European Pope
First Latin American Pope
First pope born in Argentina
First Pope Francis
First Jesuit pope
First words of Pope Francis to the public "Dear brothers and sisters..."
First public prayer of Pope Francis "The Our Father..."
(as seen on CNN LIVE 13March 2013)


Happy St Patricks Day revisit St Patricks Day 2012

An Irish Prayer

May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

St Patrick's Breastplate Hymn Listen


Sunday Smiles

Today is #62 in the series Sunday Savvy What are you doing today, let me know... email me or post a COMMENT revisit Sunday Savvy 61


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image fromThe Globe And Mail

black smoke...
the colour of umbrellas
disappointment
--gillena cox


Yesterday, Tuesday March 12th 2013 ...

... the 115 scarlet-robed prelates chanted the Litany of Saints, the sounds of the Gregorian chant echoing through the soaring hall as, walking two-by-two, they implored the saints to guide their voting They then took an oath of secrecy, first collectively and then individually, as each placed his right hand on the gospel and intoned the words in Latin accented by their native languages...

...And today Wednesday March 13th 2013 they meet again to vote


PRAYER FOR THE ELECTION OF A NEW POPE
Lord God, You are our eternal shepherd and guide. Fill with your Spirit the Conclave which will elect a new Bishop of Rome, a new Pontiff for the Universal Church.In your mercy give us the joy of receiving a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways and whose watchful care will bring us your blessing.In this Year of Faith, give us a shepherd who will be able to fill our hearts and minds with the truth of your gospel. May he be to all your people an example of faith and goodness.We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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image from The Moon Age Calendar

new moon
expectations...
new pope
--gillena cox


Black smoke from a makeshift copper chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel will indicate that no candidate has been elected while white smoke will announce the election of the 266th Pope.


PRAYER FOR THE ELECTION OF A NEW POPE
Lord God, You are our eternal shepherd and guide.
Fill with your Spirit the Conclave which will elect a new Bishop of Rome, a new Pontiff for the Universal Church.
In your mercy give us the joy of receiving a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways
and whose watchful care will bring us your blessing.
In this Year of Faith, give us a shepherd who will be able to fill our hearts and minds with the truth of your gospel.
May he be to all your people an example of faith and goodness.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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third week of lent
repentant winds cool evening...
Sunday savvy
--gillena cox

Today, Sunday, the catholic church is without a pope, since Benedict XVI vacated due to ill health. (God's speed and a happy retirement). The last abdication of a pope happened in 1415

Our Responsorial Psalm today is taken from Psalm 102; The Lord is compassion and love; slow to anger and rich in mercy


Sunday Smiles

Today i regrouped and reconnected,singing with my church choir, after Holy Mass we had breakfast at a member's house

Today is #60 in the series Sunday Savvy What are you doing today, let me know... email me or post a COMMENT revisit Sunday Savvy 59


Lorraine says
I can only repent
In thoughts
I couldn't hurt anyone
or maybe I could
I repent

Bill says
between popes . . .
I find my place
in the missal


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Linking today to Carpe Diem's prompt:
In mid-flight
the butterfly returns
to the pines of Shiogoshi Shrine
-- Chiyo-Ni (1703-1775)

ever green the pines...
thrust of a hummingbird's beak
every now and then
--gillena cox

... of partings and popes...
and so... its much love to you February...
quite a phenomenal month... revisit February 1st 2013

"From now on Pope John Paul shall be called 'blessed,"...To the cheers of the huge crowd, a tapestry showing a smiling John Paul was unveiled seconds after Benedict read the proclamation. St Peter's Square was jam-packed and the crowd stretched as far back as the Tiber River, more than half 550 yards away. The throng of devotees, many carrying national flags and singing songs, had moved toward the Vatican area from all directions from before dawn to get a good spot for the Mass. more here...


sound of windchimes
hot day
first May
--gillena cox