Kimberley Carlton
@kimbcarlton.bsky.social
🌿 Catholic Mama of 3 🌿 📿 Sharing Prayers, Saints' Lives & Reflections 🌍 Celebrating the World's Beauty & Marvels 🕊️ Lover of Silence & Solitude
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![[PIC] St. Scholastica statue from our Adoration Chapel [TEXT] Loving God, as we celebrate the Feast of St. Scholastica, we give thanks for her faith, wisdom and devotion to prayer. Like her, may we seek You with undivided hearts, trust in the power of prayer and embrace the gift of holy friendship. Through her intercession, deepen our love for You and draw us ever closer to Your eternal presence.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreie4zlorwb7xiyyllnttbw4ugnsd7n7bobodj4fwia6qtpdfpuzwmi@jpeg)
February 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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A book and a lasting bond... On February 10, 1902, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity thanked a friend for a precious gift: The Spiritual Canticle and The Living Flame of Love. This book rested on her lap in the last photo of her life. ❤️🔥
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#lovequotes
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#lovequotes
February 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A book and a lasting bond... On February 10, 1902, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity thanked a friend for a precious gift: The Spiritual Canticle and The Living Flame of Love. This book rested on her lap in the last photo of her life. ❤️🔥
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#lovequotes
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#lovequotes
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Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of a new day. May all that I do to day be done with love and for your glory. #MorningPrayer
February 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of a new day. May all that I do to day be done with love and for your glory. #MorningPrayer
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O Lord, grant us a quiet night and a peaceful end. #BlueSkyCompline
January 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
O Lord, grant us a quiet night and a peaceful end. #BlueSkyCompline
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Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of a new day. I offer this day to you. May everything that I do today be done with love and for your glory. #MorningPrayer
January 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of a new day. I offer this day to you. May everything that I do today be done with love and for your glory. #MorningPrayer
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![[PIC] A lavender butterfly sits atop a purple flower [TEXT] Lord, You have placed within me the strength to grow and the courage to change. Help me to trust in Your guidance as I take steps toward a better path. Renew my spirit, strengthen my resolve and fill me with hope, that I may embrace the life You have called me to live.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreighh7jpz2yytcgyhxkz5evihoooykylmzlleoe2lpiojtv63damuu@jpeg)
January 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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![[PIC] Large yellow detour sign on a road [TEXT] Lord, when we face roadblocks, remind us that nothing is impossible with You. Grant us strength to persevere, wisdom to find new paths and faith to trust in Your timing. Help us see challenges as opportunities to grow closer to You and to discover Your greater plan.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreiblm2llh4d2xi25ehwbz5s3v35urip3hrh2fterh5jfay2ujrp3fm@jpeg)
January 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord (Lamentations 3:26).
January 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord (Lamentations 3:26).
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"Those who do not render justice, who allow the innocent to be oppressed, who do not provide for the poor are headed for hell." #MatteodaBascio #Capuchins
January 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
"Those who do not render justice, who allow the innocent to be oppressed, who do not provide for the poor are headed for hell." #MatteodaBascio #Capuchins
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#Christ our Lord, by taking mortal flesh you ended the power of death: unite the departed with yourself in everlasting life.
~ Christ, rising Sun, shed your light on all people.
#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #MondayafterEpiphanySunday #Prayer #ChristmasSeason
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~ Christ, rising Sun, shed your light on all people.
#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #MondayafterEpiphanySunday #Prayer #ChristmasSeason
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January 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
#Christ our Lord, by taking mortal flesh you ended the power of death: unite the departed with yourself in everlasting life.
~ Christ, rising Sun, shed your light on all people.
#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #MondayafterEpiphanySunday #Prayer #ChristmasSeason
📸 Winchester Cathedral
~ Christ, rising Sun, shed your light on all people.
#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #MondayafterEpiphanySunday #Prayer #ChristmasSeason
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🌟 “When all things are forgotten, nothing disturbs the peace or stirs the appetites.” Reflect on St. John’s wisdom for Day 9:
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#novena #stjohnofthecross #peace
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#novena #stjohnofthecross #peace
December 12, 2024 at 3:15 AM
🌟 “When all things are forgotten, nothing disturbs the peace or stirs the appetites.” Reflect on St. John’s wisdom for Day 9:
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#novena #stjohnofthecross #peace
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#novena #stjohnofthecross #peace
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#Christ is coming to free us from the dark night of sin.
~ Come, Lord Jesus!
Bring all the dead into the light
that no darkness can overpower:
may we all meet in joy with you.
~ Come, Lord #Jesus!
#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Advent #JesusChrist
~ Come, Lord Jesus!
Bring all the dead into the light
that no darkness can overpower:
may we all meet in joy with you.
~ Come, Lord #Jesus!
#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Advent #JesusChrist
December 11, 2024 at 10:22 PM
#Christ is coming to free us from the dark night of sin.
~ Come, Lord Jesus!
Bring all the dead into the light
that no darkness can overpower:
may we all meet in joy with you.
~ Come, Lord #Jesus!
#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Advent #JesusChrist
~ Come, Lord Jesus!
Bring all the dead into the light
that no darkness can overpower:
may we all meet in joy with you.
~ Come, Lord #Jesus!
#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Advent #JesusChrist
Virgin and Mother, Mother of God, pray for me.
December 11, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Virgin and Mother, Mother of God, pray for me.
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![[PIC] Stormy sea off a rocky coast under a thunderous sky [TEXT] God, Your love endures through every trial. Please bring peace to troubled hearts. Grant them the strength to face pain and the courage to navigate the unknown.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6dsdc4zongnbrmfcbalj3a27/bafkreidfxwhw2urp3hs5rehhyyyfy2vjqzei62cpvmkjijymzzh5t6e34y@jpeg)
December 4, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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ADVENT ALPHABET (E)
EMMANUEL
Isaiah’s words speak directly to the political situation of 736 BC. In the face of the growing power of Babylon, Judah is tempted to make an alliance with Assyria. Isaiah warns against this and when King Ahaz requests a sign this is what he hears:
EMMANUEL
Isaiah’s words speak directly to the political situation of 736 BC. In the face of the growing power of Babylon, Judah is tempted to make an alliance with Assyria. Isaiah warns against this and when King Ahaz requests a sign this is what he hears:
December 5, 2024 at 6:43 AM
ADVENT ALPHABET (E)
EMMANUEL
Isaiah’s words speak directly to the political situation of 736 BC. In the face of the growing power of Babylon, Judah is tempted to make an alliance with Assyria. Isaiah warns against this and when King Ahaz requests a sign this is what he hears:
EMMANUEL
Isaiah’s words speak directly to the political situation of 736 BC. In the face of the growing power of Babylon, Judah is tempted to make an alliance with Assyria. Isaiah warns against this and when King Ahaz requests a sign this is what he hears:
O God, come to my assistance,
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Psalm 69:2
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Psalm 69:2
November 25, 2024 at 1:54 PM
O God, come to my assistance,
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Psalm 69:2
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Psalm 69:2
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November 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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“There is no balm like suffering for the love of God.” On this Solemnity of Christ the King, Blessed Anne of Jesus calls us to trust Him. ✝️👑
🔗 Reflect on her words:
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#ChristTheKing #BlessedAnneofJesus
🔗 Reflect on her words:
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#ChristTheKing #BlessedAnneofJesus
November 23, 2024 at 9:19 PM
“There is no balm like suffering for the love of God.” On this Solemnity of Christ the King, Blessed Anne of Jesus calls us to trust Him. ✝️👑
🔗 Reflect on her words:
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#ChristTheKing #BlessedAnneofJesus
🔗 Reflect on her words:
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#ChristTheKing #BlessedAnneofJesus
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O Lord, grant us a quiet night and a peaceful end. #BlueSkyCompline
Image: The London Oratory lit in red for Aid to the Church in Need #RedWednesday
Image: The London Oratory lit in red for Aid to the Church in Need #RedWednesday
November 20, 2024 at 8:41 PM
O Lord, grant us a quiet night and a peaceful end. #BlueSkyCompline
Image: The London Oratory lit in red for Aid to the Church in Need #RedWednesday
Image: The London Oratory lit in red for Aid to the Church in Need #RedWednesday
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"Christian triumph is always a cross, but a cross that is at the same time a victorious banner borne with aggressive tenderness against the assaults of evil (85)." #PopeFrancis #EvangeliiGaudium
November 20, 2024 at 9:56 PM
"Christian triumph is always a cross, but a cross that is at the same time a victorious banner borne with aggressive tenderness against the assaults of evil (85)." #PopeFrancis #EvangeliiGaudium
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"The strong are broken; the flexible endure." Mary’s perfect simplicity allowed God to pour Himself into her. 🌹 Learn from her prayerful heart:
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#keepitsimple #spirituality
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#keepitsimple #spirituality
November 21, 2024 at 3:08 AM
"The strong are broken; the flexible endure." Mary’s perfect simplicity allowed God to pour Himself into her. 🌹 Learn from her prayerful heart:
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#keepitsimple #spirituality
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#keepitsimple #spirituality
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🆘 More constitutional changes in #Nicaragua: the Ortega-Murillo regime now creates a Co-President, the country's flag changes to Sandinista Red and Black, and foreign influence on churches is outlawed. This last point seems to target the Roman Catholic Church, in particular.
#HumanRights
#HumanRights
November 20, 2024 at 9:24 PM
🆘 More constitutional changes in #Nicaragua: the Ortega-Murillo regime now creates a Co-President, the country's flag changes to Sandinista Red and Black, and foreign influence on churches is outlawed. This last point seems to target the Roman Catholic Church, in particular.
#HumanRights
#HumanRights
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In your mercy, Lord,
dispel the darkness of this night.
Let your household so sleep in peace
that at the dawn of a new day
they may wake, with joy, in your name.
Through #Christ our Lord, Amen.
The Lord grant us a quiet night & a perfect end. Amen.
#Compline #NightPrayer #Prayer
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dispel the darkness of this night.
Let your household so sleep in peace
that at the dawn of a new day
they may wake, with joy, in your name.
Through #Christ our Lord, Amen.
The Lord grant us a quiet night & a perfect end. Amen.
#Compline #NightPrayer #Prayer
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November 19, 2024 at 10:41 PM
In your mercy, Lord,
dispel the darkness of this night.
Let your household so sleep in peace
that at the dawn of a new day
they may wake, with joy, in your name.
Through #Christ our Lord, Amen.
The Lord grant us a quiet night & a perfect end. Amen.
#Compline #NightPrayer #Prayer
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dispel the darkness of this night.
Let your household so sleep in peace
that at the dawn of a new day
they may wake, with joy, in your name.
Through #Christ our Lord, Amen.
The Lord grant us a quiet night & a perfect end. Amen.
#Compline #NightPrayer #Prayer
Image: #Ampleforth
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Psalm 150:
Praise God in his holy place,
praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his powerful deeds,
praise his surpassing greatness.
Image - Chagall window, Chichester Cathedral
Praise God in his holy place,
praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his powerful deeds,
praise his surpassing greatness.
Image - Chagall window, Chichester Cathedral
November 20, 2024 at 7:08 AM
Psalm 150:
Praise God in his holy place,
praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his powerful deeds,
praise his surpassing greatness.
Image - Chagall window, Chichester Cathedral
Praise God in his holy place,
praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his powerful deeds,
praise his surpassing greatness.
Image - Chagall window, Chichester Cathedral