“Pray without ceasing.” I Thessalonians 5:17
“Prayer which takes the fact that past prayers have not been answered as a reason for languor, has already ceased to be the prayer of faith. To be prayer of faith, the fact that prayers remain unanswered is only evidence that the moment of the answer is so much nearer. From first to last, the lessons and examples of our Lord all tell us that prayer which cannot persevere and urge its plea importunately, and renew itself again and again and gather strength from every past petition, is not the prayer that will prevail.” William Arthur
Thought for the week: Editor: a person employed by a newspaper, whose business it is to separate the wheat from the chaff, and to see that the chaff is printed. -- Elbert Hubbard
Funny for the week: Nun Shopping
The convent had been presented with a new car, a red Mini Metro, the pride of its breed. Sister Lourdes, the only qualified driver, became the chauffer for all and sundry. Every Saturday she would drive Reverend Mother into town for the shopping.
All went well until Bank Holiday weekend when the town was so packed with people and cars that is became evident that there was no earthly place to park.
"Don't worry, Reverend Mother," said Sister Lourdes. "You go into the supermarket and I'll drive around the block until you come out."
Off sped the car, and the Reverend Mother bustled around the store shopping quickly, then rushing back to the curbside.
There she stood for five minutes, ten, twenty. No sign of Sister Lourdes. Where could she be?
Eventually the Reverend Mother approached a patrolling policeman.
"Excuse me, Officer," said she, Have you seen a nun in a red mini?"
"No," replied the officer, "but these days nothing would surprise me!"
He’s been on the beat too long……. Chaplain Barnes
Last week’s answer:
9. What “sign” did the angel tell the shepherds to look for?
a. “This way to baby Jesus”
b. A star over
c. A baby that doesn’t cry
d. A house with a Christmas tree
e. A baby in a stable
f. None of the above See Luke 2:12
This week’s question:
10. What did the angels sing”
a. “Joy to the World, the Lord has come”
b. “Alleluia”
c. “Unto us a child is born, Unto us a son is given.”
d. “Glory to God in the highest…” etc.
e. “Glory to the Newborn King”
f. “My Sweet Lord”
g. None of the above
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