Tomorrow (Dec. 4) is the #SecondSundayofAdvent, but also the Feast of St. Barbara. She is known for being martyred by her own father, who was immediately killed by lightening. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, she is also patron saint of artillerymen, firemen, mathematicians, miners, armorers, architects, chemical engineers, prisoners, and (of course!) lightening.

#Catholic #CatholicFeastDays #CatholicSaints #SaintBarbara

#SpiritualVocation #Spirituality

RT: quiis-ut-deus | "I’m gonna say this because I think some of you genuinely need to hear it:

"A vocation is a gift to be received, not something to be grasped at. You should not have to pry open doors that are clearly being shut by God. And He will not call you to a life that would be impossible or miserable for you."

All-powerful God, we appeal to your tender care
that even as you temper the winds and rains
to nurture the fruits of the earth
you will also send upon them the gentle shower of your blessing.
Fill the hearts of your people with gratitude,
that from the earth’s fertility
the hungry may be filled with good things
and the poor and needy proclaim the glory of your name.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
— Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

Happy #Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!