Who Do You Worship?

Amidst the cold rain of the night, faithful followers in Rome patiently stood under their umbrellas. Six minutes past seven o'clock in Vatican City, white smoke rose into the air on the second day of the papal conclave as cheers and shouts were heard from the crowds. Television networks captured the joy and exuberance of the people. The bells sounded in St. Peter's Square in honor of Pope Francis.

This display of adoration for the new pope reminded me of a Kenny Rogers concert at Oregon State University on Mom's Weekend many years ago. When Mr. Rogers appeared on stage, students and guests alike rose to their feet with applause and cheers. They stood and sang along with him the entire evening while he sang their favorite songs. That was my first experience attending a secular 'worship' concert.

Isaiah quoted the Lord: “I will bring them to my holy mountain of Jerusalem and will fill them with joy in my house of prayer . . . my Temple will be called a house of prayer for all nations.”

Jesus quoted the same Scripture when He reprimanded the Pharisees. "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves."

This celebration within the Catholic Church today caused me to ask myself a couple questions as I remembered what Jesus said about the temple in Jerusalem. What is my attitude when I enter the sanctuary of my church? Do I cheerfully sing and shout with praise to my Lord? Do I show as much enthusiasm as Catholics did today? They showed respect to a leader who is only human. Is my worship to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords worthy of all He is?

In the book of Revelation, John describes a glorious worship service. “Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: "Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns.” Amen!


Belated Birthday Wishes to:

Brayden
Morris
Barbara L.
Jane

Happy Birthday, Suzanne
Happy Birthday, Sharon
Happy Birthday, Lois
Happy Birthday, Brogan (on St. Patrick's day)
Happy Birthday, Taelor
Happy Birthday, Margaret

Happy 50th Anniversary, Peter & Julie !
Happy Anniversary, Ron & Joyce !

Juanita  
P.S.  The beautiful red-tailed hawk didn't recover.  High voltage power line  permanently damaged his feet; therefore, he wasn't able to catch dinner.
Sad, huh?

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Red-tailed Hawk

Welcome back to my library!

You are correct, it has been a month since I sent you a letter. I appreciate all who dropped by the library for a visit, looking to see if I wrote a letter but forgot to tell you.

 I finally have an exciting story to share.

Wildlife is always amazing to watch up close. In the past, I told you in detail about our visiting rabbits, robins, quail, and brown tree squirrels. Remember seeing our red-headed sapsucker who knocked himself out last summer flying into the library window?

Yesterday's visitor was awesome and I took pictures to show you!

As Craig mowed the 'back forty', he noticed the bird. We usually see them by the dozen resting on fence posts along I-5 watching for dinner. This red-tailed hawk hid under a deodar cedar in an apparent state of shock. The hawk made no attempt to fly away as Craig walked closer to him. He looked so soft and friendly. I wanted to pet him, but I forgot my gloves in the house.

Isn't he cute?

 

Beautiful wings!

Did you know red-tailed hawks fly in every state of the U.S.?

The bird hospital is treating him now. When he recovers enough to come home, I'll wear gloves and touch his beautiful feathers before we release him into familiar surroundings.

Side note: From my window, I see the daffodils up eight inches. When the leaves first appear, they sprout up fast, don't they?

“My cup overflows with blessings.” Psalm 23:5

Belated Birthday Wishes to:

Teresa

Maria

Carole

Janice

Belated Happy Anniversary to Clyde & Margaret !

Blessings to all of you!

Juanita

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