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A few random thoughts for Tuesday

1.  Waiting to see white - I am giddy excited for the Conclave.  I have been lifting up prayers throughout the day today for the Cardinals and the Conclave.  I will be honest, I am still hoping for a long shot  . . .
 . . .but praying that HIS will be done and that all are docile to the Holy Spirit.  The Cardinals have a heavy task and it is our duty, our privilege to lift them up in prayer.

2. The Conclave -  If you want more information on how the conclave works, watch this video . . . it is GREAT.  I love how it truly highlights that this election is guide by the Holy Spirit and how serious the Cardinals take this task.

 


And if you want live streaming of the events in Rome, got to Salt and Light TV!


3. Adoption- My thoughts are swimming here and I feel "knee deep" lately.  When the time is right, I will share more.  But for now, I will share with you a wonderful interview, with my "crush" (it just makes me like him more!)
 


I love his honesty and I truly believe more of us are called to adoption, we just need to open our hearts and our ears to God's calling.

                                                             Happy Tuesday!

Comments

  1. Susan H.March 12, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    "I will love you!" Umm, okay, well that just opened the flood gates!! Love this so much, thank you for posting. I'm sharing it with Steve today! :)

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  2. TheresaMarch 12, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Thank you for the video on the conclave. It's just what I've been looking for!

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  3. Laura DuarteMarch 12, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    As if I needed another reason to love Jim caveizel!!! What a great guy! Thanks for sharing---and lookin forward to seeing what is in store for you.

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