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TC Day 32 (He is Present)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/30/17

Day 32

A picture of me in my mom’s bowl that she used for kneading the bread.

When I was little, I was an extreme bread lover.  My Mom would bake bread and the story goes that she started to notice holes in the bread.  She didn’t understand ... Read More »

TC Day 31 (See what HE did)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/29/17

Day 31

“Reflect on the wounds and sufferings of Christ crucified” (Preparation for Total Consecration, 108).

Jesus’ suffered so much for us.  Why?  LOVE!!!  Today, look at these images of love that our Savior did for us. 

Jesus was scourged for love.  Remember they weren’t nice in ... Read More »

TC Day 30 (Nativity: Preparation for Death)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/28/17

Day 30

This image of the Nativity is one of my favorites!  It is a beautiful painting, but what always strikes me is the crucifixion in the background.  “Incarnate Wisdom loved the Cross from his infancy” (Preparation for Total Consecration, 106).  Jesus’ whole life was aimed at dying ... Read More »

Fatima for Today Announcement

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/27/17

Recently, we gave out the book Fatima for Today by Fr. Andrew Apostoli , C.F.R.  Since it is the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady appearing to the three shepherd children, it is a good time to read about the messages and what happened at Fatima.  I will blog ... Read More »

TC Day 29 (Perfect Obedience)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/27/17

Day 29

Perfect, I went on to www.dictionary.com and looked up the word perfect.  It defined it as: “entirely without any flaws, defects, or shortcomings.”  We could use this as a definition of Jesus.  But we should add to it, since He is God, not creature.  We could add many things to this definition ... Read More »

TC Day 28 (Incubator)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/26/17

Day 28

Imagine this, we make a decision.  We decide that for 9 whole months we will live in an incubator.  That is the only place that we can go.  It will allow us to grow, but we are confined to that space.  This is where we will ... Read More »

TC Day 27 (Running Full Speed Ahead)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/25/17

Day 27

In high school I did track, while okay I should say I did the field portion (Shot Put and Discus).  I always enjoyed watching the distance runners run the mile (1600 meters is what they run although it is just under a mile) or the two ... Read More »

TC Day 26 (Molded)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/24/17

Day 26

St. Louis De Montfort says it so well.  We are to be molded.  To be molded means that we are to be liquefied.  For gold to be purified and poured into a mold, it needs to be heated up hot, hot, hot.  When it is done, ... Read More »

TC Day 25 (Presents)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/23/17

Day 25

I want all parishioners, all people in society, and the whole entire world to be in HEAVEN!!!  It is a great desire of mine.  I know that for that to happen, we all have to be willing to except God on His terms; that we would need ... Read More »

TC Day 24 (Oysters)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/22/17

Day 24

Oysters are ugly.  They live in the water.  It is my understanding that sand or some other debris gets into them and the way they deal with the irritation is to form a pearl.  These pearls are collected and made into fine jewelry or other things.  ... Read More »