Finding blessings everywhere

When things are tough, or I have to do something I really don't want to, I try to flip it around. If I don't want to go to the doctor I remind myself to be thankful I have access to quality health care. I don't want to study or go to class, I need to be thankful for the opportunity to learn and better myself. One of my friends from college puts it this way on her facebook profile:

"If you're DRIVING your old car...PRAISE God because you could be riding the BUS;
If you're RIDING the bus...PRAISE God because you could be WALKING;
If you're WALKING...PRAISE God because you could be sitting in a WHEELCHAIR;
If you're sitting in a WHEELCHAIR...PRAISE God because you could be lying in a HOSPITAL BED;
If you're lying in a HOSPITAL BED...PRAISE God because you could be RESTING 6 Feet under;
If you're Resting 6 FEET UNDER...PRAISE God because JESUS CHRIST is the RESURRECTION and the LIGHT!!!
In all things, give GOD PRAISE!!!!"

Whatever higher power you believe in or don't, the sentiment of thankfulness is the same.

I'm unendingly tired, but thankful I had the chance to try and accomplish things today.

280. Positive Energy

267. The Feast of the Assumption

Today is the day Catholics recognize the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, otherwise known as the Feast of the Assumption.

Photos taken at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Newton.

146. Quotes of Faith

90. Public baptisms

Most Catholic churches hold baptisms in a private ceremony. The Paulist Center in Boston hold their baptisms during regular mass times. These two baptisms were celebrated at a 10 AM mass, allowing all congregants to welcome the children into the community. Father Rubin Patino is presiding.