h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

hello Friend,

Yes my beloved southern cross is the the sky overhead the same one that adorns our flag.

Did you know that one of the first men to discover Australia called this the great south land of the Holy Spirit.

Our prime minister put out a call last week for the nation to pray for rain....prior to this a pastor in Sydney felt God calling him to organise a day of prayer so last sunday between 3-4 all were invited to pray.

Our family gathered outside and sat and met with Him and prayed it has now been raining for over 24 hours and we are expecting another three days...... in places the drought is breaking and I believe that as His people turn to him rain will break across the nation

Well done for you Aussies, hope it helps
There's a couple of things to discuss, but my word-store seems to be exhausted ... shall have to make a pause
Meanwhile -

I know what you mean about depleted words my brain is a hive of activity with so much I am not sure what to do first or where to start..will send you an email and tell you more when I wake at three this morning because I am too excited to sleep

I've been reading jokes at an American Catholic forum

I wonder if you'll like this one:

How Does A Catholic Home Schooler Change A Light Bulb?


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First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library then the kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison, and write a brief narration. Second, the Big Book of Saints is consulted to see whom are the patron saints of light and/or electricity and the kids argue over pronunciation of the saints' names.

Next, everyone studies the history of lighting methods, wrapping up with dipping their own candles which brings to mind the Feast of St. Blaise and the blessing of the neck with twin candles held by the local parish priest which is coming up on Feb 3rd. This reminds everyone that Saint
Valentine's Day is less than two weeks after that!

Everyone takes a trip to the store where they compare types of light bulbs as well as prices and figure out how much change they'll get if they buy two bulbs for $1.99 and pay with a five dollar bill.

On the way home, a discussion develops over the history of money and also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five dollar bill. This brings to mind President's Day in which brings up the discussion of holidays in which the older children tell the younger that is is really a Catholic word,
Holy-Days.

Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches dragged from the woods, a quick prayer is said, and the light bulb is installed.

And there is light...! Mom thanks their Guardian Angels that no one got electrocuted and St. Scholastica for her daily intercession and very appreciated patronage of which she could not do without.

Want some more?
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We're off to the country for a day, since tomorrow is a day off - it's Victory day - a public holiday here.
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