God

let us see the many ways

you are working in our world ,

in my world.

Let me feel your constant presence

and the warmth of your love.

Amen

- Joan of Arc : God’s Warrior

Thy birth , O Virgin Mother of God ,

heralded joy to all the world.

For from thou hast risen the Sun of justice,

Christ our God.

Destroying the curse , He gave blessing ;

and damning death , He bestowed on us

life everlasting.

Blessed art thou among women

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

For from thou hast risen of Sun of justice,

Christ our God.

- The Divine Office , Matins (Morning Prayer)

What’s Saturday like for a nine year old boy ?

 -  his turn to help out in house chores , dishwashing, laundry , dusting  and running errands for mom and dad ;

 - study weekend Catechism with mom ;

 - art and enrichment lessons also with mom ;

 - computer games for a couple of hours ; and

 - evening after dinner , watching his favorite DVD movies.

Weekend for this nine year old boy is too short to do everything that interests him .  Anyway , the one month term break is just around the corner , and he’s looking forward to it !