FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT ~ 23 February 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Psalm 23

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" - the crowd would listen attentively. And then, at the conclusion of the Psalm, they would rise in thunderous applause in appreciation of the actor's incredible ability to bring the verse to life.

But one night, just before the actor was to offer his customary recital of Psalm 23, a young man from the audience spoke up. "Sir, do you mind if tonight I recite Psalm 23?"

The actor was quite taken back by this unusual request, but he allowed the young man to come forward and stand front and center on the stage to recite the Psalm, knowing that the ability of this unskilled youth would be no match for his own talent.

With a soft voice, the young man began to recite the words of the Psalm. When he was finished, there was no applause. There was no standing ovation as on other nights. All that could be heard was the sound of weeping. The audience had been so moved by the young man's recitation that every eye was full of tears.

Amazed by what he had heard, the actor said to the youth, "I don't understand. I have been performing Psalm 23 for years. I have a lifetime of experience and training - but I have never been able to move an audience as you have tonight. Tell me, what is your secret?"

The young man humbly replied, "Well sir, you know the Psalm, but I know the Shepherd."

 

[ConorMacNessa]

"Mass at Iwo Jima" - not only most appropriate at this time, but emblematic of our Nation in Battle.

I and my Brothers in 3/5 also received Communion in the bush in 'Nam - the Chaplain was in Camous with a Liturgical sash hanging from his shoulders, much as the Chaplain in the photo I post every Sunday.



That liturgy, offered so many times in adversity, binds us irrevocably to our Brothers and Sisters who have fought for and kept alive our Freedoms, our Traditions, and our Faith through the centuries.



"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Know the Lord, that is the secret.

You are so right, Sand.

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours. ((HUGS))

[SandRat]

Thank you and to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless all the Chaplains....so many serving in times of adversity, times of war.

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

[Ciexyz]

What a blessed prayer!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy! John-Man and I are both doing much better - the antibiotic I'm on - Cefdenir - is doing a great job. I feel much better.



"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...hope your weekend is going well.

A Happy Lord’s Day to you, too. Thanks.

Just in the last half hour the sun has come out and is shining brightly on the flocked trees.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Mac, for today’s military history.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Army Bro! A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours!



"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[NonValueAdded]

Prayers for Kimber and his loved ones. May not last the night. Crushed.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Beautiful, Publius...((HUGS))

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Weather getting back to normal?

[Kathy in Alaska]

The sheep know the voice of the Sheppard.

How true, mountainlion. A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

How is winter treating you?

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO!!! Congratulations on your electric guitar find. ((HUGS)) You and Lynn-Dah had a big day.

A Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

Did the choir have practice?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Unfortunately we are going back up to the 40s starting mid-week. YUCK!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Ciexyz....glad you enjoy it.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, NVA...adding my prayers for Kimber and his loved one. And a prayer of peace for all, including you.

Can you add a bit more info, although the Lord knows the needs.