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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65354190640355636732015-07-31T19:23:06.071-05:00Gsarahthelibrarian's Book Bloga Midwest librarian takes on YA and adult booksSarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-57662657304094691962015-07-31T19:23:00.001-05:002015-07-31T19:23:06.148-05:00Review: What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding  What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding by Kristin Newman
 My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 Just what I needed to read today!

This travel memoir made me laugh out loud--some things seemed eerily familiar to my own travel experiences. I'm jealous of her travels--she is more of a people person than me, and she's able to make good friends easily and bum her way across New Zealand staying in people's houses.

Love the title, but I was surprised that she didn't travel much by herself--she always seemed to need/want a travel buddy. Her international romance tales were the best.

Now I need to go to Brazil.

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-63590145728000383082015-07-30T10:50:00.001-05:002015-07-30T10:50:23.243-05:00Review: The Valley  The Valley by John Renehan
 My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 I had nightmares last night after finishing this book. At 2:07 am, I woke up standing next to my window with my heart pounding--no idea how or why I was there. Then an hour or so later, I woke up after having a dream where I was running blindly through woods with someone chasing me.

So, um, yeah, I say this is a very realistic mystery thriller novel set in Afghanistan.

Lt. Black is working a fifteen-six at COP Vega, at the heart of an Afghan valley close to the Pakastani border. It was just warning shots fired into the air, so he figures it'll be an easy write-up after interviewing the soldiers involved. The convoy only arrives on Sundays, so he thinks the week will be a break from living on the FOB.

(I really liked learning all the military jargon--yes, I'm a geek)

But the soldiers don't want to talk and he catches them lying. There have been many KIA at this outpost and the sergeants aren't helping. And so Black gets sucked into the mystery. He is great at digging into things, figuring things out, and, well, he does mess up occasionally.

Lots of shooting, soldiering, intrigue, and beautiful parts of Afghanistan. I'd love to hear from someone who served in Afghanistan to see how accurate this is--the author was Army infantry in Iraq, and it seems like he did his research.

My nightmares proved it.

I'm looking forward to the next book by this first-time novelist.

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-74382614003592694562015-07-26T10:06:00.001-05:002015-07-26T10:06:25.417-05:00Review: Another Man's Moccasins  Another Man's Moccasins by Craig Johnson
 My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 Best Walt Longmire book yet.

When a young Vietnamese woman ends up dead in his county, Walt starts having flashbacks to when he and Bear were in Vietnam. And things aren't pretty. He was a MP back then, and caught up in a twisted world of drugs, sex, and lies--all always common during war, right?

Enjoyed the mystery in this one, but really loved getting to know more about Walt and Bear back when they were young.

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-89211332595642481822015-07-25T22:26:00.001-05:002015-07-25T22:26:46.751-05:00Review: A Lasting Impression  A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander
 My rating: 2 of 5 stars

 I enjoyed this author's To Whisper Her Name, but this first book in a series was flat to me. I found myself rolling my eyes and reading a few sentences aloud to people around me because of the corniness. And that's exactly what I DIDN'T see with the other novel I read by her! Sigh. I'll give it one more shot and try one more from her.

This had things I liked--post-Civil War Nashville, girl trying to make it on her own, artwork, rich people, and class warfare. But the whole Oh No I Can't Let Them Find Out About My Past Thing was stretched too far. The romance wasn't a surprise either. I won't read the rest in this series.

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-20602300687715608712015-07-25T22:09:00.001-05:002015-07-25T22:09:21.187-05:00Review: The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost: A Memoir of Three Continents, Two Friends, and One Unexpected Adventure  The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost: A Memoir of Three Continents, Two Friends, and One Unexpected Adventure by Rachel Friedman
 My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 Great travel memoir about traipsing through Ireland, Australia, and South America. I related to Friedman traveling alone and her reasons for doing so, but I'm not sure I could go off for months on end. Maybe when I retire? I've never stayed at a hostel anywhere, and I think I may be too spoiled and old to do so now! If I could get a private room--maybe I could handle a shared bathroom. Maybe. Ha! I'm so selfish. Not as many quotable moments as in Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman, but it's more like I learned what I DON'T want to do!

No Bolivia for me. No biking down Death Roads.

Although I wouldn't mind meeting the love of my life in another country like this author did....

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-54870426462033611252015-07-25T22:02:00.001-05:002015-07-25T22:02:31.768-05:00Review: I'll Meet You There  I'll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios
 My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 Skylar is trying so hard to get out of her middle-of-nowhere town in California. Art scholarship is lined up, but her deadbeat mom might make her stay home--who else can make sure she pays the rent? Skylar's job at the local pay-by-the-hour motel is all that keeps food on the table, but her job is the last thing on her mind now that Josh is home from Afghanistan. Josh is missing a leg thanks to the war, and suffering from PTSD and hot/silent/brooding/popular stud syndrome. Skylar doesn't want a relationship to mess up her virginity or her future college career, but sometimes things get complicated.

Great love story, coming of age story, and traditional families sometimes suck story. Luckily Skylar has other supportive people in her life. Perfect read for high school seniors and new college students contemplating life changes.

This one reminded me of really good old Sarah Dessen books.

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-21829742600124323752015-07-25T21:54:00.001-05:002015-07-25T21:54:34.565-05:00Review: Binky: License to Scratch  Binky: License to Scratch by Ashley Spires
 My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 No one is ever too old to read Binky.

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-53513377712680900392015-07-25T21:52:00.001-05:002015-07-25T21:52:05.170-05:00Review: The Irish Princess  The Irish Princess by Karen Harper
 My rating: 2 of 5 stars

 I'm a sucker for anything Irish, especially if you throw a Tudor into the mix. Gera is an Irish princess--a pissed off one because King Henry VIII has killed off most of the men in her family because of rebellion. Since she's a mere young lady (a pretty one, though, of course), she becames a lady of the courts of future and current queens, all the time plotting how she can kill the king of England. The plotting was a little overdone--can some Irish princess be that independent while flirting with young men and helping other ladies dress?

But it was a fun vacation read.

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-39622865938468016922015-07-22T16:37:00.001-05:002015-07-22T16:37:05.622-05:00Review: Perfect Fifths  Perfect Fifths by Megan McCafferty
 My rating: 2 of 5 stars

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 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-6431578595877885082015-07-22T16:33:00.001-05:002015-07-22T16:33:53.366-05:00Review: The Venetian Bargain  The Venetian Bargain by Marina Fiorato
 My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 You throw the Black Death and Venice together in about any story, and I'm going to enjoy it! I've read several of Marina Fiorato's other books and they are great historical romance fiction. This didn't disappoint! Great vacation read! And now I want to go to Venice....

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-71038842409489865432015-07-22T16:30:00.001-05:002015-07-22T16:30:04.751-05:00Review: Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town  Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer
 My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 This is a MUST-READ for all incoming college freshmen. Get this on the summer reading lists, now, people! This is a hard listen, as I kept having flashbacks to my freshman year of college, when the senior frat boys loved taking advantage of naive little country girls like me. No one had ever told me what rape was, which is a huge shame, because it's a discussion that should happen with all high school students. This book focuses on Missoula, and how the rape culture of the town was horrific. The football boys got away with rape and "thuggery" and the women who dared to accuse them were vilified and scared to go out in their hometown. Every time I hear "She asked for it" or "she's a slut" or "she's so drunk she doesn't know what she's doing" makes me cringe. Alcohol is NO excuse. Know what consent is and teach the men and women in your life what consent is. Worst/best part of the book? The interview with Frank where he discusses how he takes advantage of freshmen girls. He has no idea that he's a rapist. Ugh. Sad. Gross. Get this book in your college classes. Please.

 View all my reviews Sarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-18702530549260847702015-07-21T09:55:00.000-05:002015-07-21T09:55:23.432-05:00Red Queen by Victoria Abeyard

Well, I don't see why there's a lot of hype for this title--it felt like something I had read before.

Mare is born a Red, which means she is doomed to be a servant/slave/nothing to the Silvers who run her country. But when she magically manifests powers of lightning from her hands, the Silvers "adopt" her and engage her to a prince. (okay, that part I had a real problem with) She joins the rebellion (of course she does), but finds out that people betray her easily and she's a sucker for a pretty face and lies.

I really kept thinking of other books as I read this one, and that's not a good thing for me.Sarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-51204892057857412952015-07-18T10:00:00.001-05:002015-07-18T10:00:35.953-05:00Firefight by Brandon Sanderson, Book #2 in The ReckonersFirefight by Brandon Sanderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brandon Sanderson kicks ass! I can't believe I didn't read this sequel to Steelheart when it first came out, but I'm glad I found it when I did!

The epics are playing dirty again, trying to destroy cities of innocent civilians. But Steelslayer, aka David, is working with the Reckoners to kill all epics. David is one of the few who knows that their leader the Prof is also an epic, and he's one of the reasons why David starts to believe that epics can use their powers for good. They just have to figure out how, right?

Nonstop adventure with snarky dialogue and lots of jumping between buildings and shooting things. Love this series! It's marketed YA but easily crosses over to adult. Read this if you're a fan of superhero stuff.

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-82391318716860132252015-07-15T08:28:00.002-05:002015-07-15T08:28:40.148-05:00Mechanica by Betsy Cornwell.Mechanica by Betsy Cornwell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reviewed from ARC. Expected to be published August 25th 2015. I'm a sucker for fairy tale stories, so I enjoyed this take on Cinderella.

It is NOT Cinder, folks, and I wish people would realize that are tons of Cinderella remakes out there--not just Cinder.

Nicolette is an orphan forced to work as a servant in her own house, thanks to her step-mother and step-sisters. But she thrives in her mother's workroom, where she invents things to make her job easier. Fairy objects might be banned now, but her mother used them to make magic happen in their house--special powder that magically cleaned chimneys, little metal bugs that can clean and sew, and a special glass horse that seems like a best friend.

When Nick befriends Caro and Finn, they encourage her to sell her wares at the market, and Nick uses the money to build something fabulous to show at the kingdom's exhibition of the arts and sciences.

Nick does get her shot at the prince, but she is more interested in finding a financial backer for her projects so she can create a life of her own--you go, girl!

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-71179721723215866302015-07-15T08:21:00.001-05:002015-07-15T08:21:52.555-05:00Challenger Deep by Neal ShustermanChallenger Deep by Neal Shusterman

If I were on the Printz committee this year, I would have to read this.

But I'm not! And so I'm choosing not to. I read the first 20 pages and wasn't thrilled with the ship/captain stuff, so I moved onto to something more enjoyable to me.

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-4249827393085456122015-07-15T08:17:00.001-05:002015-07-15T08:17:52.892-05:00Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss. Read by Scott Brick. Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss

Listening to the first disk of this audiobook made me stop at Dollar General and buy Goldfish, which is probably the opposite of what the author wanted me to do.

I know this book is important--the food giants (Nabisco, General Mills, Kraft, etc.) purposely try to add food additives to their products that addict us to their salt/sugar/fat products. And it works--I'm living proof. Processed food is the devil--you can tell by how fat and unhealthy Americans are.

Best bet? Don't go into the middle aisles of the grocery store--stick to the produce and meat aisles. Nothing with more than a few ingredients is good for you, even if it tastes like heaven.

I'm looking at you, Velveeta.

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-3796162927150127742015-07-14T10:16:00.001-05:002015-07-14T10:16:37.716-05:00Absolute Power by David Baldacci. Read by Scott Brick. Absolute Power by David Baldacci
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The president is an asshole. He uses and preys on women and relies on the Secret Service to cover his tracks.

That's the premise for David Baldacci's first novel. As I was listening to the audiobook, I realized that I had read the book years ago, but I was okay with that. It was exciting--and how often are the LAWYERS the good guys in books? I appreciated that there were NO gunshots in this audio production--I'm not a fan of those in the more recent audio productions.

Scott Brick is a solid narrator, too. The next book I started was Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, and I couldn't believe that it was Scott Brick again. What are the chances?

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-35371752452307513132015-07-13T10:27:00.001-05:002015-07-13T10:27:01.212-05:00More Happy than Not: a Novel by Adam SilveraMore Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, I hope this gets some Morris Award love.

It's a great readalike for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe--more gritty and real and urban though.

MTV blurbed it: "Eternal Sunshine for the now generation."

Set in the Bronx, this YA novel tackles homosexuality, depression, suicide, "turning straight," first loves, friendship, housing projects, being a man, and so much more.

Aaron Soto's voice is amazing--I want to give him hugs and good YA novels to read.

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-88369206609531108152015-07-11T22:44:00.001-05:002015-07-11T22:44:26.746-05:00Faith (The Remaining, Book #4.6) by D. J. MollesFaith by D.J. Molles
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Short little teaser novella continuing the story between books 4 and 5 in the series. I'm glad I was able to check it out through the 3M Cloud Library at my library!

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-67917191710230688822015-07-08T07:39:00.000-05:002015-07-08T07:39:05.471-05:00Fractured (The Remaining series) by D. J. MollesFractured by D.J. Molles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book #4 of this series and I'm still loving it!

The Infected are getting more mobile and nimble--not just wandering and eating, now they are hunting prey and climbing fences.

Capt. Lee Harden's plan to split his forces sounded like a good idea in Book #3, but everything that could go wrong did. Now he's injured and reliant on others to pick up the slack. Most importantly, they must get rid of isolationist Jerry who is already injuring the people by not scavenging the area for antiobiotics and other valuable resources.

Lots of shootouts, brave people, and idiots--just the way I like my war books. Next up will be some novellas that were published before Book #5.

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-75449011243706804792015-07-06T12:47:00.001-05:002015-07-06T12:47:06.908-05:00One Thing Stolen by Beth KephartOne Thing Stolen by Beth Kephart
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Not my thing. Good thing I'm not on the Printz committee this year--I don't HAVE to read anything!

It's a bit too mentally disturbing and all over the place for me right now, so I'll continue on to something else on my to-read list. Loved the Florence setting though....

I read the first 50 pages and the last 20 or so on my lunch break. Interesting. But not my thing.

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-26213081315251185572015-07-06T08:07:00.001-05:002015-07-06T08:07:04.942-05:00A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve HamiltonA Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was a fan of The Alex Award winning The Lock Artist, so when I found out that this author had a huge private detective series, I wanted to give it a go.

I enjoyed the read so much that I finished it in one night. I'm really not a fan when the bad guy has a monologue at the end where he tells all though. There has to be a better way to find out the goods.

The ending is unsatisfactory, too, but I have a feeling the rest of the series will address some of Alex McKnight's problems left unsolved.

And yay for the Michigan setting!

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-35609717127693891042015-07-05T16:42:00.001-05:002015-07-05T16:42:17.741-05:00The Poison Throne by Celine KiernanThe Poison Throne by Celine Kiernan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Young Wynter is an apprentice to her carpenter father, but his health is failing. They return to the household of their king, but things have changed. Her childhood friend Razi is no longer the well-liked bastard son of the King. Now he's to take his brother's place at the side of the King, and the kingdom isn't happy. Neither is Razi, and the hunt for the true heir is on.

Of course, that doesn't happen in this book--hello Book #2 in the series, I assume.

I enjoyed the read, but I probably won't move onto #2. I could have had about 100 pages cut out and enjoyed it more. Too much sickbed talk for me.

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-39692351079824827562015-07-05T14:18:00.001-05:002015-07-05T14:18:13.728-05:00Little Tree by Loren LongLittle Tree by Loren Long
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sweet, gentle story about embracing change from the creator of Otis. The poor little tree refuses to drop "his" leaves (why is the tree male?) and so his friends grew up tall around him, while he remained little. Eventually he has the guts to drop his leaves and he begins to grow, too.

The animals who come to check out the tree are the best part--cute deer and critters.

Not sure why the publisher sent me two matted illustrations from this book. If anyone wants one and is in my library system, let me know.

View all my reviewsSarah Hillhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535419064035563673.post-80413478472592949362015-07-05T11:16:00.002-05:002015-07-05T11:16:40.131-05:00All the Rage by Courtney SummersAll the Rage by Courtney Summers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a hard read that I had to put it down and watch some episodes of The Last Ship before I went back to finish it. I cried, I hurt, and this book brought back many thoughts and feelings that I didn't want to re-feel.

Romy's school is cruel (thank God my high school wasn't this bad). She is branded a slut and doesn't stand up for herself against the cool kids that she used to be a part of. She tried to tell her story earlier and it got shot down....so why talk? But now when her former best friend goes missing, all the dark feelings come out again.

Romy does feel rage, and she has every right to feel it. This town is tight and holds secrets and doesn't believe anything negative against its golden boys. The part where Romy hopes a pregnant lady doesn't have a daughter was just heartbreaking to me. Romy is without hope.

This is a must-read for all teenagers--male and female. It is the Speak for this generation. So good and powerful and dark and haunting.

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The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls 'angels' is a truth of faith.(CCC #328)
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GLADE PARK, Colorado (Catholic Online) - Spring of 1916: three peasant children, Lucy, Francisco and Jacinta, were playing a game in the hills of Portugal. The children often tended their sheep among these hills, and lived in a hamlet just minutes away from the village of Fatima, called Aljustrel.
Startled by a sudden, strong wind, the children turned and saw "a light whiter than snow in the shape of a transparent young man, who was more brilliant than a crystal struck by the rays of the sun." This young man looked to be about "fourteen or fifteen years old," as Lucy recalled. She said they were "surprised and ecstatic," and that they "did not utter a word." The young man said to the children, "Fear not. I am the Angel of Peace. Pray with me."
Angel is from the Greek, "aggelos," and means "messenger". The angel appeared to the children three times. In regards to the third apparition, Lucy notes:
"In the third apparition, the presence of the angel was still more intense . . . It seemed to deprive us even of the use of our bodily senses for a long period of time. For several days afterward, we performed our physical actions as though sustained by that same supernatural being who compelled us to do them. The peace and happiness we felt were great, but intimate, as our souls were entirely concentrated on God."
Little did the children know that the Angel was preparing the way for them to meet the Lady "more brilliant than the sun".
The name Michael means "one who is like God". His will is focused, immovable, and entirely driven toward accomplishing goodness; he is the protector of souls, and wields his powerful sword against the poisonous and vindictive aspirations of he who is known as a liar from the beginning.
During a visit to the Sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel, John Paul II said, "The battle against the devil . . . is the principal task of Saint Michael the archangel."
Scripture relates such a truth: "Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. Although the dragon and his angels fought back, they were overpowered and lost their place in heaven. The huge dragon, the ancient serpent known as the devil or Satan, the seducer of the whole world, was driven out; he was hurled down to earth and his minions with him" (Rev 12:7-9).
Michael the Archangel said to the three children at Fatima, "Fear not. I am the Angel of Peace. Pray with me." Then he prostrated himself, and repeated three times: "My God; I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love Thee! I beg Thee forgiveness for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love Thee!"
In mind of the powerful experience related by Lucy, the above prayer of St. Michael brings tears to our eyes when we contemplate the utter serious nature of this committed warrior who strives after peace with all his being. Too, we can fathom the seriousness of our situation in regards the reality of life, of good and evil, of the battle that rages around us, and of God's wondrous love in giving us such a vigilant and magnificent protector.
Gabriel means "God is my strength". He was sent from God to Nazareth, "to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, . . . and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, 'Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you'" (Lk 1:27-28).
Pope St. Gregory the Great wrote: "He [Gabriel] came to announce the One who appeared as a humble man to quell the cosmic powers. Thus God's strength announced the coming of the Lord of the heavenly powers, mighty in battle" (excerpt from Hom. 34, 8-9).
Raphael means "God is my health". He is one of seven angels "who enter and serve before the Glory of the Lord" (Tob 12:15). The meaning of Raphael's name reflects the fact that he touched Tobit's eyes in order to heal them of blindness.
St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is 'spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is 'angel': from what they are, 'spirit,' from what they do, 'angel.'" With their whole beings the angels are servants and messengers of God. Because they "always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven" they are the "mighty ones who do his word, hearkening to the voice of his word" (CCC 329; Mt 18:10).
The angels are truly beautiful. As we reflect upon them we are drawn toward a deeper and clearer understanding of God's love for man; for billions of angels, to be sure, are given the personal charge of looking after their own child of God. Every moment of each day, day after day, year after year, our faithful guardian angels stand at our side, focused on our well-being with far greater power than even we ourselves can summon; for they see the reality of our life in clarity, which is something we often fail to do. God has commended to each of us an angel for our very own. What love!
The CCC explains: From infancy to death human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession. "Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life." Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God (336).
Now, what more do we know about these wonderful angels?
"As purely spiritual creatures angels have intelligence and will: they are personal and immortal creatures, surpassing in perfection all visible creatures, as the splendor of their glory bears witness" (CCC, 330; Dan 10:9-12).
God created the angels, like man, with an intellect and will, yet these shared attributes cannot be exactly compared, for they differ greatly in strength and power. For example, we might compare the intellect and will of a child to that of an adult: the former is not nearly so strong as the latter.
The angels' intellect is far advanced over that of man, and, as for their will, they do not struggle with doubt, weakness, and the tendency to fall into sin. On the contrary, the angels' will is an incredible force, unceasingly directed toward the Ultimate Good, powerfully focused upon that Good, which is, of course, God.
The angels were created with far-reaching intelligence. Unlike man, the angels have no need to labor away day after day in order to arrive at some small understanding. The knowledge contained in their intellect was infused therein in an instant. Man's intellect is but a fragmented, dim light when compared to that of the angels, who know not only all about music, the arts, and nature, but all about the farthest reaches of the universe as well.
As for how the angels move, we are all familiar with pictures of winged cherubs. Yet, as wonderful as wings might be, they do no justice as a description of an angel's movement. The angels are able to travel from our bedside to the sun's corona, from there to the most distant star and back again in less than an instant. In fact, it is actually irrelevant to include the element of time in a discussion of angels' movement. The speed of light is really no speed at all for our powerful guardians; for they are not constrained by the laws of time and space as are men. Their movement is as quick and effortless as a thought.
Further, because angels are not governed by the laws of nature as is man, they can be in two places at once. This is evident in the fact that they never lose sight of God in heaven yet are still able to remain at our side, ever watchful, always prepared to assist in our every need. Therefore to think that our angel might not be present in some sudden, immediate time of need is folly, for no unfortunate event can occur so quickly as to outpace the speed of our loving keepers.
Too, the angels assist us on our final journey, accompanying the dead on their way to the destiny reserved for them, as was the poor man, Lazarus, carried away and placed in the bosom of Abraham (Lk 16:22).
There are many accounts of saints who've been assisted by angels, their help arriving in various forms: there are stories of the sudden appearance of a large and ferocious dog who wards off enemies intent on inflicting grave harm; we hear of criminals who admit they refrained from assailing a women due to a large, powerful looking man seen walking at her side, when, actually, the woman was journeying alone; we often hear stories of a young, unknown man who displays actions of complete devotion and love, filling in for an absent parishioner during Eucharistic Adoration; et cetera.
That our own personal guardian angel is at our side cannot be doubted. Yet, unfortunately, we often fail to acknowledge him. How many weeks pass as we go along about our daily activities without giving him even so much as a thought? How many times have we narrowly escaped death yet failed to attribute our survival to the help of our guardian angel? Surely this must bring him disappointment.
Gabriel announced the most wonderful and sublime event ever to occur in the universe, the coming of the Incarnate God into the world through the womb of our precious Virgin Mary; let us, then, seek to hear the announcement of our personal guardian angel within our heart: "Listen to your Mother; seek her glorious Son; fix your will upon God!"
F. K. Bartels operates catholicpathways.com, and may be reached via email at: email@example.com. He is a contributing writer for Catholic Online.
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"It is a tremendous honor to be recognized in this fashion," said Travis Jones, President & CEO of CRS Electronics. "With establishing our Asian supply chain, opening two new offices in China and now rolling out Energy Star certified, market leading LED products; the enthusiasm behind introducing the Lumenova brand is palpable." "We are finalizing designs for our new best in class LED linear and cove fixtures and will debut this series at Lightfair International in June 2014. We are building something very special here, and I'm pleased the marketplace is reacting enthusiastically."
About CRS Electronics
CRS Electronics Inc. (TSX VENTURE: LED), a Lighting Facts partner, is a leader in the emerging, rapidly-growing market of high efficiency light-emitting-diode ("LED"), or, solid state lighting ("SSL"). The principal activities of CRS Electronics include the development, manufacture and sale, primarily in North America, of indoor lighting products such as LED replacement lamps, exterior LED warning lights for school buses, child safety systems for school buses, LED architectural lighting fixtures, and contract manufacturing of LED circuit boards. As an innovator of LED solutions since 1998, CRS Electronics continues to expand its product portfolio and market presence with business partners and customers, and under its own product brands, which include CRS Electronics and Lumenova.
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Five people were sentenced yesterday for their part in the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster that killed 32 – but look likely to avoid jail.
The four crew members and a company official received jail sentences of between 18 and 34 months after they pleaded guilty to multiple manslaughter, negligence and shipwreck.
However, judicial sources said none of the five is likely to be jailed as the sentences of under two years were suspended and the longer ones may be appealed or replaced with community service.
Guilty: Two officers, the helmsman, the head of cabin service and the head of the crisis team were found guilty of multiple manslaughter, negligence and causing the shipwreck
Capsize: Costa Concordia ran aground in the Tuscan island of Giglio last January. The five employees were given sentences under three years
Lawyers for the victims decried the verdicts as 'shameful' and said they might appeal for longer sentences.
They said the sentences of under two years were suspended and the longer ones may be replaced with house arrest or community service.
The ship's captain, Francesco Schettino, 52, remains on trial for manslaughter and causing the shipwreck. He is also seeking a plea bargain to reduce a possible jail sentence.
Mr Schettino is accused of abandoning
ship before all crew and passengers had been rescued.
A coastguard's angry phone order to him - 'Get back on board, damn it!' - became a catch phrase in Italy after the accident.
The cruise liner hit a rock as it sailed close to the island of Giglio, off the coast of Tuscany last January.
The longest sentence of two years and 10 months was given to Roberto Ferrarini, the ship's crisis coordinator.
Accused: Captain Francesco Schettino (centre) is flanked by his lawyers. His trial on charges of manslaughter, abandoning ship and causing the shipwreck continues
'Lenient': The Costa Concordia staff members are unlikely to serve their reduced sentences. The terms under two years were suspended and the longer sentences could be replaced by house arrest or community service
Cabin services manager Manrico Giampedroni was sentenced to two-and-a-half years and three others including first officer Ciro Ambrosio were given suspended sentences of under two years.
'The plea bargains are unacceptable, they shouldn't have been proposed or accepted. These sentences are ridiculous in the face of 32 dead,' said Gabriele dalle Luche, who represents a group of Russian passengers.
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Daniele Bocciolini, who also represents victims, said he would ask Italy's appeals court to overturn the plea bargains that allowed reduced sentences in return for guilty pleas.
The ship's captain- Francesco Schettino- offered to accept a sentence of three years, five months in return for a guilty plea.
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Winderman: Hammond as Executive of the Year because less is more
Apr 24, 2010, 9:43 PM EDT
The press release from the NBA that accompanied Saturday's announcement of Bucks General Manager John Hammond as Executive of the Year was noteworthy for what it didn't mention.
In announcing Hammond as winner of the award, the release cited the drafting of Brandon Jennings, the selection of coach Scott Skiles, the addition of veterans Carlos Delfino, John Salmons, Jerry Stackhouse and Kurt Thomas, as well as the re-signing of Ersan Ilyasova.
But nowhere were two of Hammond's most significant moves mentioned.
Or make that non-moves.
He didn't re-sign Charlie Villanueva and Ramon Sessions last summer, declined to get caught up in any bidding war to retain those two free agents last summer.
More to the point, he refused to overpay.
Then consider the electorate for the award.
Unlike MVP, Rookie of the Year or most of the major awards, this was not a media poll (not that there is anything wrong with that).
Unlike the All-NBA and All-Rookie teams, this was not an election by coaches.
No, this was league executives voting for one of their own.
And they just might have made the process a referendum against foolish spending.
Detroit's Joe Dumars, who added Villanueva (and Ben Gordon), did not receive a single vote. Neither did the Timberwolves' David Kahn, who added Sessions.
Instead, the practical and prudent Sam Presti finished second in the balloting.
With the league bursting with cap cash, there certainly will be more Dumars types out there this summer, spending because they can, much to the delight of David Lee, Rudy Gay, Carlos Boozer and others.
But the lesson from Hammond is one that should not be overlooked or understated.
Less, in his case, produced more.
Those at the July 1 starting gate should consider it a reality check.
Then again, perhaps Saturday's announcement was a sign of what's not to come.
Ira Winderman writes regularly for NBCSports.com and covers the Heat and the NBA for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
- Randall - Apr 25, 2010 at 7:28 AM
Yeah, no.
I think maybe it's more because Hammonds took a supposed lottery team to the playoffs. Just like Presti took 2nd because OKC doubled its wins and made the playoffs. Dumars and Kahn presided over trainwrecks.
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A friend and I are signing up for the 4-day hike to Macchu Pichu in July. We have 6 months to prepare and are looking for recommendations in terms of training/preparation. What did you do to get ready? Any tips for the hike? Also looking for recommendations for what to do in Cusco and anything that is a must-bring for the trip. Thanks!
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Machu Picchu 4 day hike advice
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We hiked up and down a small ski hill with 15 pound backpacks on for a few months before the trip. And if you can find a place with steep steps that will help a lot. Day two in particular has a lot of steps, and steps are harder to climb than an inclined, smooth trail.
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Well, since no one else is talking. Of course I have no idea how old you are or what kind of shape you're in. But I would suggest you do some of your practice hikes with poles. It helps to get your arms in shape. And your arms will come into play on the trail.
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Thanks for responding. We are mid-30's and early 40's and on our way to getting into better shape. I appreciate the advice...we have never done anything like this. I can't wait.
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You'll love it Retinger. One other good piece of advice we followed was to try and do a fairly tough two day hike in advance of the trip. We went to Mont Tremblant in Quebec twice for weekend hikes up the mountain. This will help you prepare for day 2 which is not only a tough climb but it follows a reasonably difficult day one and then perhaps not the best of sleeps.
As for the hike try googling videos for Dead Woman's Pass. My one regret is that we did not take more pictures on the way up to the pass. It is incredibly beautiful.
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Ditto, everything that colduphere said. The best training for a hiking trip is hiking / walking with a pack. Outdoors up and down hills is the best, but in the gym or even up (and down) stairwells of tall buildings will help, if that's all you have available.
One thing you can't train for is altitude sickness, which you will experience to some degree upon arrival in Cusco. Educate yourself about this, and by far the best things you can do are to stay hydrated and take it easy the first couple of days.
When you are out on the trail avoid the temptation to go fast. Learn to get into a slow steady rhythm that you can maintain for hours. Sounds easy, but it's not.
When climbing the "rest step" is a simple and effective technique. Simply put, momentarily lock the leg that's downhill, putting your weight on the bones. This gives the muscles a brief rest.
My wife and I did this many years ago, a superb hike! Arriving at Machu Picchu after days of walking is unforgettable. Have a great trip.
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We did the Inca Trail in September and trained quite a bit before going. We are in our mid-40s and each run at least one half marathon a year. Even given this - we trained quite a bit as we wanted to be in really good shape going into this hike. We live in the Midwest so hiking trails with any kind of altitude change was not an option. If you have some available to you - I would highly recommend doing them ahead of time. Alternatively - if you live in the flatlands like we do - we both did a lot of running and the stair climber at the gym. I felt like the stair climber was really helpful in my training. I would also recommend combining that with a good weight lifting regimen as well. If you are female - I would also recommend lots of squats to get your quads in good shape. You will be squatting to go to the bathroom for 4 days and it is harder on you than you think. Your quads also get quite a workout going downhill (we found it harder than the uphill portions).
You will love it - it was such a great experience!
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I haven't done the Inca Trail (afraid of heights) but I have done other long treks such as Milford Sound and have visited Peru a few times.
On the altitude side, allow enough tine for three nights in Cusco. You could also do 2 in the Sacred Valley and 2 in Cusco, with even more time you could work in a pretrek trip to Lake Titicaca which is another 1000 feet higher than Cusco.
Learn how to use hiking poles to take the stress off your knees. It's the downhills that get you. Your guide may give you some other tips, one that I found helpful when walking the last 500 meters to Pastoruri (5000 meters) was to raise my hands above my head to get my heartrate down.
I know you are focused on MP but read up a bit on Peru and allow some time to explore other areas, if you have the time.
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> one that I found helpful when walking the last 500 meters to Pastoruri (5000 meters) was to raise my hands above my head to get my heartrate down.
In decades of long distance and high altitude trekking that's a new one for me! Seems like raising your hands would have the opposite effect. Usually people stop walking, lean on their trekking poles, and lower their heads.
But whatever works.
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