Religion
...oiled Lobster. I am usually where people are Discussing things. You have given me the gifts that make others happy. Strong muscles, like tasty meat. Strong hands, like big claws. Strong height, like a long tail, and Strong bones, like a hard shell. Thank you for making me the unique combination that I am. Logan Cabori Jesus, I am like a cherry flavored blow-pop. I am usually where people are bright & having fun. You have given me the gifts that make others happy. Sweet, like when you have a cherry in your mouth. Serious, like the hard core, Alive, like the taste, and Fresh, like the juicy flavor. Thank You for making me the unique combination that I am. Michelle David Jesus, I am like pizza. I am usually where people are having fun with friends or family. You have given me the gifts that make others happy. I am well-rounded, like pepperoni. I am reliable, like cheese. I am supportive, like the crust, and I am unique, like the sauce. Thank you for making me the unique combination that I am. Stephanie Gillihan Jesus, I am like popcorn. I am usually where people are watching a movie. You have given me the gifts that make others happy. Funny, like the shape of it. Sweet, like the butter on it. Small, like the specks of salt, and Have different personalities, like the various shapes of them. Thank You for making me the unique combination that I am. Kevin Locke Jesus, I am like M & M’s. I am usually where people are happy & smiling. You have given me the gifts that make others happy. Sweet, like the chocolate inside. Many different traits, like the different colors. Friends with lots of people at once, like the many M & M’s that are in one package. Happy, like the feeling the candy gives you. Thank You for making me the unique combination that I am. Elizabeth Liebendorfer Jesus, I am like milk. I am usually where people are thinking. You have given me the gifts that make others happy. Funny, like when it comes out of your nose, Complicated, like its choice variety (1%, 2%, Whole, Skim) Warm (when I want to be), like warmed milk, and Contemplative, like in coffee. Thank You for making me the unique combination that I am. Anthony Pejerrey Jesus, I am like apples. I am usually where people are content. Crisp, like fresh apples, Happy, like the wonderful taste, Sweet, like sweet apples, and Whole, like the full taste. Thank You for making me the unique combination that I am. Anthony Pejerrey Jesus, I am like a stick of Juicy Fruit. I am usually where people are together having a great time. You have given me the gifts that make others happy. My non-stop talking, like the everlasting flavor. My sweet attitude, like the sweet, juicy taste. I’m usually loud, like the big bubbling popping, and I’m a tough person, like the long strip of gum. Thank You for making me the unique combination that I am. Bridgette Phelan St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis of Assisi was born in Umbria in 1181 or 1182. He was a very obedient person and followed all of his father’s rules. His father, Piero Bernadone, was a prosperous merchant, and Francis wanted to join him later, but he also wanted to be a knight. In 1201, he took part in an attack on Pergia, was taken hostage, and was kept for a year. As a result, he was very sick and then he heard the Lord telling him to follow Him. God told him to build up His house because it was falling apart. He gave away all his possessions, and he also began to visit hospitals and serve the sick. He also began to rebuild chapels. He devoted his life to prayer and Jesus. After that, he took twelve young men to see the pope about a new religious order, the Franciscans. He wanted to be a missionary in Syria or in Africa. He even tried to convert the sultan of Egypt during the Fifth Crusade. Then, two years before he died, Francis had a vision of Jesus on the cross. It was so vivid that the wounds of Jesus stayed with him for the rest of his life. When he was ill, he prayed, “Oh, Lord, I thank You for the pains which I suffer.” He died on October 4, 1226. His feast day is October 4th. Kevin Locke St. Anthony of Padua St. Anthony of Padua was born on Our Lady’s Assumption (Aug. 15) and baptized under the name Fernando. Martin de Bouillion, governor of Lisbon, Portugal, was his father. He was a descendant from the leader of the First Crusade. His mother, named Theresa, was descended from Austrian kings and dedicated Fernando to the Blessed Virgin. When he was in the cathedral praying, he was tempted. Fernando rushed to the steps of the sanctuary and made the sign of the cross. He always had a strong devotion to the Eucharist, and he fulfilled his mother’s dreams in fighting temptation. Fernando’s parents sent him to Cathedral school at 15. He entered the Augustinian house of studies, St. Vincent’s, outside the Walls, near Lisbon. He said he wanted to be a priest, and stayed for the next ten years at St. Vincent’s and eight at a monastery. The bones of a Franciscan martyr were brought to where he was, and Fernando was inspired. He became a Franciscan friar, and wanted to be a martyr. At this ceremony, he took the name Anthony. After a year of preaching to the Muslims in Morocco, Anthony became sick and was put on a boat to Portugal. His boat was blown off course and landed in Sicily. After he got better, he went to the Pentecost meeting in Assisi, Italy, where he met St. Francis. After the meeting was over, Anthony was assigned to the Monte Paolo hermitage. In 1222, Anthony attended the ordination of several friars and was asked to preach. His sermon was an amazing speech over Christ’s obedience, even until His death. This preaching made him famous, and he was asked to speak throughout northern Italy. He won many converts from his wonderful sermons. He eventually drew so large a crowd that only a large open field could hold his listeners. Anthony was also asked to teach theology. Some miracles include the re-attachment of a disembodied limb, bringing a young child back to life, and curing the sick. One day in his study, the infant Jesus appeared to him and is said to have embraced him. In a later temptation by a demon, Anthony called out and was given help by Mary. In 1231, Anthony became very ill and was taken back to Padua. On the way, he called out, “I see my Lord!” and fell dead. The people of Padua immediately asked for sainthood, and forty-six miracles were approved for his canonization. A basilica was erected in Padua for St. Anthony, and his remains were sent to it. Other than his bones, his tongue was still red and as fresh as it ever was. Anthony Pejerrey Jesus, I am...