Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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Thank You for your faithfulness, WP!!! God Bless You Real Good!!! <3
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The phrase “Cute as a Button”, while old-fashioned, seems appropriate.
Cute as a bug’s ear with ruffles on it.
Let’s go to Barcelona (of all places) for some authentic American jazz . . .
Thanks again, this Spanish treasure school keeps finding new pieces of gold to surprise us.
16 September 1960
Johnny Burnette records the original version of “You’re 16”, which will rise to #8 in the US. Fourteen years later, Ringo Starr would take the same song to #1.
16 September 1964
The Rock and Roll show Shindig debuts on ABC-TV with The Righteous Brothers, Sam Cooke, The Everly Brothers and Bobby Sherman.
16 September 2006
65 year old Bob Dylan held the #1 spot on the US album chart with “Modern Times”, making him the oldest living musician to ever top the Billboard album chart.
MAYFLOWER DAY – 16 SEPTEMBER
Mayflower Day commemorates the day the ship set sail from Plymouth, England in 1620. On September 16 of 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England with 102 souls on board. These colonists- men, women, children, some seeking fortune, some seeking religious freedom – were later known as pilgrims.
The colonists’ intended to land in Virginia. However, after 66 days at sea, storms and winds blew them off course. After spotting modern-day Cape Cod, the members of the Mayflower intended on exploring the mouth of the Hudson River. However, rough seas continued to plague the ship. They turned back and stayed at Cape Cod.
For the next few weeks, the Pilgrims explored Cape Cod and eventually settled on Plymouth for their plantation.
https://nationaltoday.com/mayflower-day/
… then tomorrow, September 17, is Constitution Day.
Providence at work …
Duende
Noa Drezner is an unlikely flamenco guitarist. A native of Israel, she lived in Spain for a number of years, learned the language, and the got fascinated with flamenco culture, found that she had a talent for playing guitar . . . and ultimately emerged as an absolutely killer flamenco performer.
Duende appears when the playing and singing are especially good. If you watch carefully you’ll see the moment when duende appears.
Love it!!!!
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NATIONAL PAWPAW DAY – 16 SEPTEMBER
Pawpaws are a rich part of the fabric of American history and have been from the very beginning. For example, the pawpaw Native American diets included the pawpaw as an integral part of their diets. Some may have cultivated the pawpaw, too. However, early Europeans confused the pawpaw with the papaya.
As part of United States history, rumor suggests the pawpaw was George Washington’s favorite dessert. Presidential farmer, Thomas Jefferson, cultivated the tree at Monticello. Additionally, while Jefferson served as minister to France in 1786, he shipped pawpaw seeds to friends living there. During the Corps of Discovery, Lewis and Clark wrote in their journals that they were quite fond of the pawpaw. At one point during their expedition in 1806, they relied on pawpaws when other provisions ran low.
Sometimes you get the dog . . .
So sweet and really gets at the power of animals. I think when around animals, a human’s psyche can shift in a nanosecond. It’s amazing. I’m always baffled by people who don’t seem very moved by or affected by animals. Seems like something’s missing. Animals are simply wondrous!
Highly recommend this independent film that is about a therapy dog and so much more. You can watch this with the family. (On Prime and Roku)
Footprints
When David loses his loyal German shepherd Smokey, he feels all is lost… until Cadie, a dog with a rough past of her own. The two come together, with the help of God’s power, to transform their lives in FOOTPRINTS.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1999159/
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My dad was raised on a farm. When he married my mom they bought a house in the suburbs which was the only home I knew until I married. We never had a dog because he said dogs belong outside. By they time I was in my teens I was fine with dogs. Now that I live in a very rural area I see that almost everyone let’s their dogs run and they basically stay on or near their human’s property and that is the dog’s territory. That’s background for me saying that I was afraid of dogs when I was young. Now, I can’t imagine living without them. Truly they are (hu)man’s best friend.
I don’t post often,but I would like to pass on a note of thanks to our wonderful friends here who post beautiful prayers everyday.I love reading them and they help to inspire me every morning when I start my day.
So I would like to offer my prayers for blessings for all as well.As I don’t watch the “news”,I get most of what I need,or want to know here and at a few other places.Great information,music,insights and perspectives from smart and caring people who take the time to share their thoughts with the rest of us.May our good Lord and Savior Jesus bless us all,including those who do not believe.
Thank you Sundance for this forum,your untiring effort and hard work,and the selfless assistance of our great friends Ad Rem,Menagerie,Stella and Wee Weed.You all are truly a blessing.
Happy New Year and blessings to our Jewish brethren as well.May God bless you on these Holy Days.
Pax vobis.
Amen, brother!
Thinking of “today”, thinking of “now”:
2 Cor. 6:2 (cf. Isaiah 49:8)
“For He says: “In the acceptable time I listened to you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Isaiah 55:6-7
“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on them, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.”
Hebrews 3:15a (cf. Psalms 95:7-8)
“As it has been said: “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts…”
Revelation 22:17 (cf. Isaiah 55:1)
“The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.”
Thinking of why:
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
John 5:24
“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.”
Thinking of how:
Luke 18:13
“And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’”
James 4:8a
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
Mark 9:24b
“‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.'”
Acts 16:30-31
“Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.””
I look forward to ‘what’: act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God
This one is mainly about repentance and salvation, with the “what“ being the question that the Philippian jailer asked of Paul and Barnabas: “what must I do to be saved”?
The verse you cited is good for the “what” of how we are to walk:
Micah 6:8 — “He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Along those lines:
John 13:34-35 — “A new commandment I give to you, that you should love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love among one another.”
Mark 12:29-31 (cf. Deut. 6:4-5, Lev. 19:18) — “Jesus answered, “The foremost is, ‘Hear this O Israel: The Lord our God is One Lord, and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is not another commandment greater than these.”
THE DIVINE REGION OF RELIGION
“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret.” Matthew vi. 6
The main idea in the region of religion is – Your eyes upon God, not on men. Do not have as your motive the desire to be known as a praying man. Get an inner chamber in which to pray where no one knows you are praying, shut the door and talk to God in secret. Have no other motive than to know your Father in heaven. It is impossible to conduct your life as a disciple without definite times of secret prayer.
But when ye pray use not vain repetitions…(v. 7). God does not hear us because we are in earnest, but only on the ground of Redemption. God is never impressed by our earnestness. Prayer is not simply getting things from God, that is a most initial form of prayer; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God. If the Son of God is formed in us by regeneration, He will press forward in front of our common sense and change our attitude to the things about which we pray.
“Everyone that ASKETH receiveth.” We pray pious blether, our will is not in it, and then we say God does not answer; we never ASKED for anything. “Ye shall ask what ye WILL,” said Jesus. Asking means our will is in it. Whenever Jesus talked about prayer, He put it with the grand simplicity of a child: we bring in our critical temper and say – Yes, but…Jesus said “ASK.” But remember that we have to ask of God things that are in keeping with the God Whom Jesus Christ revealed.
Oswald Chambers
September 16th Devotional
“pious blether”- what rich vocabulary these men had that resonate today
Amen, and can I add one?
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil, and may God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou O prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls, amen.
Very powerful prayer.
I keep this one on my phone. And like you, I find the power of it overwhelming.
North Korea is heating up (again).
Think about — why has a nation forever on the brink of collapse — kept alive for so long as it is?
Why was it given ICBM + Nuke capabilities + not taken out?
Why was it given the Smallpox Virus (possibly one de-fanged in case the nuts in Pyongyang decided to use it (too early))?
Some warned in the 60s + 70s that — North Korea would be The Excuse to launch World War III when the Powers that Be decided it was time to — replace the United States (meaning- the American People) as the driving force behind our Current Civilization/World Order…..
China survived the Collapse of Global Communism — because our Industrial + Global Financial Leaders —— shipped our Wealth Creation over to it.
North Korea – far more pitiful by far than the Soviet Union or China – was kept on life support all these decades too —- and given —- the rudimentary Weapons —– to threaten the US.
North Korea is —– the perfect Scapegoat….
It can be blamed for a Smallpox Outbreak or an EMP over North America —– because nobody will miss it at all if a Retaliation wipes it off the map.
Mornin’ infidels.
I heard on the local news today that the Pope is admonishing the bishops for criticizing politicians who support abortion. It appears that the pope doesn’t want to acknowledge the murder of infants.
“PINO” (pope in name only)
Verse of the Day for Thursday, September 16, 2021
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“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Matthew 21:22 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
BE MY VOICE
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow, that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
Amen ?
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
The 50th Psalm (Septuagint)
Psalm 51 (KJV – Masoretic)
Thursday of the 13th Week after Pentecost
September 3rd on the Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
September 16th on the civil or commercial calendar
Second Epistle of Saint Paul to the Corinthians 10: 7 – 18
Holy Gospel according to the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark 3: 28 – 35
Among the many Saints and Holy Martyrs who are commemorated today are these:
Hieromartyr Anthimos, Bishop of Nicomedia and those with him (+ 302)
Saint Remaclus or Remacle, Bishop of Maastricht (+ 677)
Holy Royal Martyr Edward, King of England (+ 978)
Does this explain New Zealand’s absence from refried Obama’s submarine partnership yesterday? https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3149054/china-formally-applies-pacific-rim-trade-pact-abandoned-us
This is such a great new song “Hey Joe”
FiveTimesAugust #Joe
Catholics, if inclined please join your prayers to the Novena to Our Lady of Ransom (Sept. 24)
https://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/novenas/p04108.htm
and request our beloved Mother’s intercession to Merciful Jesus—please, Lord, rescue us from the evil people who seek to exercise tyranny over us
Thank you to the CTH buds who prayed for us re my wife’s emergency surgery. Her surgery was delayed nearly a week but she had it yesterday. All went well and we were spared having to spend any time in the ICU. We were told the delay was because her surgery would require an ICU stay and they lacked ICU beds due to covid. Whatever. She had to stay several hours in the Recovery Room but, she was then placed in a normal patient room. We were spared exposure to what they claim is covid hell, the ICU. She is home now doing great! Thank you everyone
Praise the Lord!
Is anybody picking up on a post that Dept of Interior is working to give land back to the tribes? U.S. Interior Dept. moves to restore Native American land | Reuters
lilbirdee12’s prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and his family as they seek to lead America back to You. Also, we pray for Angels to protect and support our Sundance as he works for justice and peace.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall.
Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
Thank you Father, for Your Love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.
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