JPII on Praising God

 

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As I continue to see reflect on the death of our friend, Paul, and on the way he truly LIVED life, this quote from St. John Paul II popped out at me. Paul did this. If you read his obituary here you'll see that he did arrange his life so that everything praised God. So let's just ask ourselves today, what are we doing TODAY (not tomorrow or the next day) to arrange our lives so that everything praises God? And if we aren't, let's rearrange because life is a beautiful gift and God certainly deserves our praise, through the way we speak, through the way we love, through the way we pray, through the way we work--EVERYTHING should (and can) praise God!

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This quote by St. Irenaeus was one of Paul's favorites. When we follow the advice of JPII and arrange our lives so that everything praises God, I believe that we come into that glory of God because we are then fully alive! #livelikepaul

 

What I Wore Sunday...errr Saturday night--Brothers Green

  

This past week, a good friend of our family passed away- Paul Coakley.  Maybe you've heard his story?  He was a young father of three and his wife, Ann, is carrying their 4th, and is due in a few months.  They also have some precious babies in heaven.  Paul found out he had cancer, and a very aggressive form around Christmas, but he fought courageously for his life, and suffered joyfully.  

For more memories and insight into who Paul was, see my blog posts here and here, as well as this incredible post written by his dear friend, Mary.  Paul's funeral was yesterday, and though I could not make it out to Tennesse, several of my brothers were able to attend.  We attended the evening Mass last night, and I found a way to incorporate some Brothers (of the Eternal Song) green.  We love you, Paul, and thank you for your example.  You truly lived each day with the joy of the Lord as your strength!

#paulprayforus  #prayforann   #livelikepaul

What I wore:

Green cardigan: Old Navy

Mint striped tank: Ross

White cami: Ross

Navy Skirt: Ross

White sandals: gift from a friend

Earrings: Premier Designs

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the cutest baby accessory in the world!

   

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