We think this is the fourth spring melt that we’ve had, the “lake” (actually it’s a marsh) is filling up. Lots of migrating birds are using it.
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Lenten Bible Study 2024
Our neighbors are hosting a Bible Study, we’re taking turns attending. Excellent!
My Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen.
Quote of the Day
“Force yourself, if necessary, always to forgive those who offend you, from the very first moment. For the greatest injury or offense you can suffer from them is nothing compared to what God has forgiven you.”
–St. Josemaria Escriva
Today’s Meditation
“Like an hourglass with a certain number of grains of sand within it, God has appointed your life to last only a certain number of days, and you have absolutely no idea how many there are. … In God’s presence, consider: I have no idea when my life will end. All I know is that death will come for me eventually. Am I doing anything to prepare for the real possibility that God may call me, sooner rather than later? If he called me into eternity today, would I be ready?”
—Patrick Madrid, p. 190 A Year With the Bible
Below are pictures from Grandma.❤️
Guess who was the Mystery Reader in the 2nd Grade classroom? Ain’t he cute?!? 🥰
https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/lent/03092024-reflection.html
I’m so excited for this month’s book! I’ve heard good things!
“People who use time wisely spend it on activities that advance their overall purpose in life.” ~ John C. Maxwell
“One person with commitment accomplishes more than a thousand with an opinion.” ~ Margaret Mead
Where Have All the
Family Farms Gone?
By Kit Pharo
New census data released by the USDA in February provides reason for concern. The number of farms operating in the US and the number of farm acres have both fallen significantly. There were 141,733 fewer farms in 2022 than in 2017. The number of farm acres was reduced by a whopping 20 million acres in the same five-year period. This is very disturbing!
Also disturbing is the fact that the average age of farmers and ranchers continues to increase. Being a farmer and/or a rancher provides a great way of life, but in order for it to be sustainable (passed on to the next generation) it must be both profitable and enjoyable. Younger generations are finding ways to make a lot more money with a lot less labor. Can you blame them?
Closer to home… the number of beef cow operations has declined a whopping 31% in the last 25 years – with the biggest decline taking place in the last five-years. Nearly all of the decline has been that of smaller producers. While all of the so-called “experts” offer many reasons for this decline, I can sum it up with just one reason – lack of profit! It doesn’t have to be this way!
I am sorely afraid we will experience a monumental fallout in family farms and ranches when cattle prices fall from these record-high levels. Please read the “Will You Survive the Fall” article in our Spring 2024 Newsletter. The time to make the necessary changes in your operation is NOW, while we have record-high cattle prices. Making those changes after cattle prices fall will be extremely difficult because survival will take precedence over all else.
The popcorn he grew popped!
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