A star shone o'er Bethlehem,
Upon that first Christmas night:
The shepherds came from the fields,
In search of such brilliant light.

They gathered at the manger,
Where the baby Jesus laid:
Homage to the newborn king,
To Jesus Christ they had paid.

It was a cold and starry night,
Hearts were warmed with love and care:
Animals came to greet him,
Coming in from here and there.                  

The king of kings was born this night,
He came to help us turn out right.

written 12-24-2024

Lord, help me to do your will,
Show me how to love and live:
What I am most in need of,
Everyday Lord, to me give.

To love, Lord, open my heart,
To your heart, Lord, there lead me,
Help me to be courageous,
And live my life, Lord, for Thee.

For good things that you give me,
Lord, I give you gratitude.
Help me be kind and thoughtful,
In times when I've a bad mood.

Lord, help me to do your will,
Peace in my heart, there instill.

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The road that leads  to  heaven,
Promises hope but is narrow.
By living as God wants us,
In holiness we will grow.

When we stray off the road,
God can help us to return:
To show respect for others,
And also show them concern.

The Ten Commandments are signs,
That are found on heaven's road.
Showing us how we're to live,
To us wisdom they've bestowed.

Heaven's road worldly is not,
But it's by staying on it,
Despite troubles we may face,
We'll find joys if we don't quit.

The road thast leads to heaven,
Is a wise road to travel.
This road will lead us to God.
There's no asphalt or gravel.
written 08-26-2016          sent 12-15-2024

In life's darkest moments,
We're most in need of hope:
As it's life's kindling spark.
Trusting in God helps us cope.

As hard as life may be,
When all seems to be lost,
Recall why we are here,
And past bridges we've crossed.

New bridges are sturdy,
Some old ones creaked and swayed.
While some fell giving way,
Better ones then were   made.

While crossing life's bridges,
With Christ the Carpenter,
On the bridge to heaven,
With him, we'll there enter.

Dear Lord be our Ph. D.,
For love, Lord, our hearts do make.      
Our hearts heal and set them free,
When troubled and when they ache.

Lord, you also were conceived,
To show when life first has worth.
Other stages then do follow,
As long as we're here on earth.

Help us obey your commands,
So mind and heart both are free:
Bestow on us your wisdom,
And also. Lord, your mercy.

Mary Anne you are special,
Your heart is sure world renowned:
My heart thinks it is a king,
As with love it you have crowned.

Your heart shines brighter than gold,
And makes my heart shine real bright:
It's always full of sunshine,
In which my heart does delight.

I hope St. Valentine's Day,
To you will bring much delight:
I know you love chocolate,
Whether it is brown or white.

As Valentine's Day draws near,
Which is not too far away:
When your smiles shine forth bright light,
They'll highlight this special day.

written 12-14-2024

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A report has been cited,
On Bonito Avenue:
Of apple blossoms profuse,
Waltzing making quite a view.

From the heart of a good friend,
Sunlight travels from her heart:
Igniting every petal
Like a neon work of art.            

To see a sight such as this
Anchormen come here to view.
For sights like this they'll go far,
This one they long to pursue,

Lovely as this is a sight,
In my friend I take delight.

For our loved ones, thanks dear Lord,
Their good don't let be ignored:
But pay heed to it each day,
Dear Lord please show us your way.
Thank you, Lord, for all you've done,  
For sending us Christ, who's your Son.
To be our Lord and Saviour,
Whom we worship and adore.
Thank you, Lord, for our good health,
And for friends who are real wealth.

Dear Lord, help us come to see,
You in others whom we meet.
Showing love to friends and foes,          
Evil we'll come to defeat.

All evil help us to abhor,
And in our hearts your peace release:
Show us how we are to love,
And daily have it increase.

You're the God of endless love,
Loving like you help us be:
Help us live out life's journey,
Preparing to be with Thee.

Help us Lord in times of strife,
That we'll choose what's right in life

Lord, help me love all those in need,
Help me seek to live for you:
To you Lord, help me to heed,
Holiness, help me pursue.

The strength I need to live each day,
Bounteously give to me,
When I find life a burden
Life's joys then help me to see.

Be my light in life's dark times,
This request I ask of Thee:
Show me the path to heaven,
And Lord, draw me close to Thee.

During the time of conception,                              
Babies get their humanity:
Two cells unite to bring new life,
An individual baby.

A woman became a mother,                          
As pregnant she then had become:          
Let's  pray and help her protect life,  
So her baby she will welcome.    

As life keeps on developing                                    
The same person that one will be:
Let’s respect life of every stage,
And better off we all will be.

Let God Come In Our Hearts
God wants to help us in hard times,
As well as the easy ones too:
Let us let God work in our lives,
And to him let us remain true.

Let's strive for lives of holiness,
Saints these lives will help us become,
God wants us to enter heaven,
A place of joy where there's no glum.

Help us Lord in search of wisdom,
Help us find it abundantly:
Show us how we're to be patient,
Humble dear Lord, help us to be.

Help us in life's hard times dear Lord,
Touch our hearts so they are restored.

When life is far from rosy,
And is a thorn in our side:
We need to turn to Christ our Lord,
So He can open our hearts wide.

Christ wants us to be at peace,
Happy he wants us to be,
He wants to come in our hearts,
He wants us holy and free.

Guide us daily Jesus Christ,
So in life we will not stray:
Be our Light that shows the way,
Listen to us when we pray.

When we find life hard to bear,                    
Show us then that you'll be there.

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I come to you dear Jesus,
During holy mass once more:
Give me your body to eat,
My spirit once more restore.                

If I am in mortal sin,          
To confession help me go,
Before I will receive you,
With a soul as white as snow.        

Jesus, I know you love me,
And want me  to visit you:
I adore you loving Jesus,
With a heart sincere and true.

Dearest sweet Jesus, come to me,
Holy each day help me be.

Lord, help me in life's trying times,
And when difficult life I find:                
During these times dear loving Lord,
Grant to me a real peace of mind.

At times when my heart is broken,          
With your love, Lord, you can mend it,
And with your love brightly beaming,        
I can see my heart brightly lit.  

You are the one I can turn to,
Especially when I am in need:      
When I need a friend you are there,
Dear Lord, you are a friend indeed.        

Protect me Lord from all evil,
Graces Lord. please grant unto me:  
Draw me real close to you dear Lord,    
Flee me from every enemy.        

When you help carry life's yoke, Lord,
Life's burdens become lighter:
You're the Light who shows the way,
Making life so much brighter.

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Help us know what to do, Lord,        
Courageous help us to be:      
Make us wise, give us your Light,
So what we should do we'll see.

We give you gratitude, Lord,
Our love for you has no end:          
You are not only our God,
You are our forever friend.

God wants us all to be a saint,
So with him someday we'll be.
In his glorious kingdom,
For all of eternity.

In order to be a saint,
Clever we don't have to be,
We are called to be loving,                            
And live lives that are holy.

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Strength, we need each day dear Lord,
Generously, to us give,
Lord, please give us your wisdom,
Show me the way we should live.

Virtues matter in our lives,      
Help us Lord to live them out:
Help us know what we should do,
When in life we have a doubt

Help us thirst for what if is right,
That is what's pleasing to you:
Help our lives be ones holy,
To you Lord, help us be true,

When we repent from our sin
Help it to be genuine.

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the vitamin P

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it is used for wound healing
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used for arthritis
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wide range of sunlight
pollinator favorite                
blooms long, spiderwort

raw fruit quench the thirst        
is used to fight leprosy      
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it treats memory
it is used for chronic pain                      
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improves the brain health
it is massaged for back pain
coconut oil use

help to prevent strokes
cleans and deodorizes
fragrant lemon blooms

for liver disease
blooms used for wedding bouquets
bupleurum plant

reduces joint pain
helps inflamed bowel disease
boswellia oil

great niacin source                  
is high in magnesium                  
makes dense bread, emmer

protects the liver
a sub-tropical flower                  
hibiscus flower

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the color of royalty
calming, amethyst

is highly fragrant
prefers partial-shaded spot
chocolate vine plant

reaches twenty feet
will tolerate desert heat
the Tamarix tree

origin, Iran
it is high in minerals
the pomegranate fruit

reduce risk of stroke
slows age-related decline
heart healthy lemons

has sweet-bitter taste
native to southern Europe
the fenugreek seed

boosts immune system        
treats chickenpox and shingles
yellow elder bloom

parasite killer
Costa Rica's national fruit
the mermaid sea fruit

When we find life difficult,
Then dear Lord be at our side:          
Come into our hearts, dear Lord,
There we want you to abide.

When times are topsy-turvy,
Then bring to us, Lord your peace:
Life's joys that are camouflaged,
Reveal them, have them increase.

Dear good and thoughtful Jesus,
You know what we're in need of:
Give us your care and kindness,
And especially your love.

Easier make life to live
When needed, wisdom do give.

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