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"I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land/"
Jer 33:15
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Minute Meditations
Spending Time With God
What kind of relationships would you have with people if you never spent any time with them?
from God, Help Me
How to Grow in Prayer
by Jim Beckman
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| The Sacrament of Penance has evolved over the years, always in harmony with its biblical roots. After his Resurrection, Jesus told the apostles, “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained” (John 20:23). The Letter of James says, “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful” (5:16). Confessing one’s sins to someone designated by the Church reaffirms our belief that God can act through created things and through people. That belief helps us understand Jesus’ Incarnation and the sacraments. |
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Friday, November 27, 2009
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Jack & Sue Britten's Bald Eagle nest!
Update on our bald eagles...
July 4th we found one of the babies, now a juvenile, on the side of the road on our property. The eaglets were now about 3 months old. The eaglet was trying to get back off the ground and fly, but did not have enough strength. We had no idea who to call with this problem. Being the 4th of July we couldn't get ahold of the DNR. Finially I googled eagle rescue (isn't the internet great) and found a place in Twin Lakes. The bird was taken there and found to be very hungry and weak. It was fed fish, rats, etc and gained 1 pound while it was there. It then weighed 9 pounds. These newer pictures are when the now juvenile bald eagle was brought back and re-released on our property. The women had a problem getting it off our deck and into the woods, But finially it found it's way back home. We don't see anyone in the nest anymore. They are too busy hunting for food. I have added more pics to Jack and Sue's bald eagle nest.
We have an active eagle nest in our back yard. Just this past week (May 15th) we were visited by 2 bald eagle researchers from MSU and Clemson University who came to band and test our eaglets. I was so blessed to be able to witness this event and to take pictures. The nest is 90 feet off the ground and we have three eaglets. There are 2 male and one unknown, probaby a female. Walter lowered them one at a time to the ground to be weighed, measured , blood tested and banded. The babies were very calm during all of this but mom and dad were flying in circles overhead and making a lot of noise. They returned to the nest shortly after everyone left. The first two pictures were taken earlier by someone else (notice the snow).
ENJOY!
Jack & Sue