Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
He has made everything beautiful in its time.
In Kentucky, we’re blessed to have four very distinct seasons, for the most part. Right now, just when we thought the calendar says we should be well into Autumn, Summer is giving it’s last gasp around here. Hopefully, after this last wave of eighty degree weather, we’ll be back in my favorite season – Fall.
Full of sweaters and boots, tights and turtlenecks, warm days and crisp nights, Fall in Kentucky is a celebration of God’s beautiful creation. Pumpkins and hayrides, park trips and festivals, I soak this all up, right until Thanksgiving.
October is one of my favorite months of the year — and not just for pumpkin picking. Our hot, humid days of summer are replaced by more moderate mornings, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee while watching the children run. Days become shorter, bedtimes earlier, as we move toward winter – a dormant season, yet full of life just waiting for the perfect time.
For Catholics, October spotlights one of our most treasured form of prayers – Our Holy Rosary. A collection of beads to some, but for me, it’s a way to contemplate the life of Jesus, as seen through Mary’s eyes. As a woman and a mother, it’s easy to imagine the events in Jesus’ life, while reciting our prayers and meditating on the Rosary’s mysteries.
Rosaries can be simple, or ornate, in any color of the rainbow. You can read a rosary from a prayer book, listen to an audio recording, recite the prayers with a group, or even use an iPod application to join in. Today, here in Louisville, there is even a Living Rosary!
Whether you pray first thing in the morning, or right before bed, know that you’re keeping company with millions, growing closer to Jesus through Mary.
Jump right in, and share your favorite Saints, Scripture, or a little bit of both!
Fall has become one of my favorite seasons as well!
I’ve never been part of a living rosary. That must be a wonderful experience. 🙂
Happy Sunday!
Carol, I’ve never been lucky enough to see it! My deepest dream, seriously, is to have both of my girls in the program one day — how amazing would that be!!
So great to ‘see you’ again!
fall is my favorite time of year too. I’m Christian Reformed but have often thought about using the rosary as it has such deep meaning.
Wendy — I sent you an email, but thought I would share here as well —
It warms my heart that you’ve contemplated the Rosary — it’s such a treasury of prayers, and really does bring Jesus’ life alive for me. I see his life through his mother’s eyes, and apply those feelings to my own experiences.
I love the iPod app I mentioned, and I have many more resources if you need any. Thanks SO much for stopping by.
Thank you for this – I need it today.
I LOVE Fall, too…however, October has never been a great month for me. When I taught 3rd grade we lost a student to cancer in October. This was probably . . . 7 years ago – but I still think about him every October.
Today, I went to my husband’s grandmother’s house to say goodbye to her as she gets ready to pass on to her next life in heaven. It was . . . so sad. She was in so much pain and wanting it to end.
I have always found great comfort in saying the rosary. I have quite a few of them that hold very special meaning to me and tonight, before I try to fall asleep, I will use one to help calm me and make me feel peace. Thank you for reminding me of that. 🙂
If you can – please include my husband’s family in your prayers. His grandmother is an amazing woman and will be greatly missed.
Great big hugs for you, Janene.
I completely understand about the Rosary bringing peace — the rhythm of the prayers, the meditation involved, thinking about the Blessed Mother and Jesus helps me to focus and center my thoughts.
I will certainly keep your family in my prayers, and will offer her sufferings up as well.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Fall is my husband’s favorite time of year as well. I think if I lived somewhere like you I’d like it better. We live in Maine, and here fall comes early and leaves early. We are right in the middle of it now, and it’s starting to get too cold to go outside without winter coats and hats. Blah!
I love the pictures of you and your kiddos- beautiful!
Thanks so much!My husband really did a great job that day with the photography!
Right now, in Kentucky, it’s in the 80s this week. Sigh!
Dropped by from SITS to say hi. It’s wonderful to meet a fellow Catholic.
Your photos are incredible.
I love fall – and *finally* today it’s back here! 🙂
I don’t know if I pray at one single time during the day (or consistantly at any given time)… I’m thinking maybe I should get something – like a rosary – to remind me to do such things.
My prayer life is in constant flux, it seems. If I get up early (rare!) I try to start the day off with prayer, which improves my demeanor immensely.
I’ve been known to pray in the car, on the way to and from work — my Rosary app works great for that. I’ve also tried little prayers here and there throughout the day.
What I lovely post. I’m so glad I stopped by. Visiting from SITS. It is so very nice to “meet” you! And what a beautiful family you have! Children are such a treasure…”a heritage from the Lord and fruit of the womb” (Psalm 127:3). Best wishes.
Kindest regards,
Brook
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Hi Diana! Stopping by (finally!) from the Giraffe Tribe. Kentucky looks like a beautiful place and the weather sounds nice. In AZ we’re still in the mid to upper 90’s! I too am hoping for cooler weather soon! Nice to meet you!
You have a beautiful family.
Thank you for the reminder to pray the rosary in October.
I start many nights and fall asleep before I am finished.
Blessed October to you.