Christ is born for us: come, let us adore him!

Christ is born for us: come, let us adore him!

Cristo ha nacido por nosotros: venid, venid a adorarlo!
Cristo è nato per noi: venite, adoriamo!
Christus ist uns geboren: Kommt, lasst uns anbeten!
Rugadh Críost dúinn: teacht, in iúl dúinn le adhair air!

Chrystus narodził się dla nas, pójdźmy z pokłonem! 

 Χριστός γεννάται για μας: Έλα, ας τον λατρεύουν!

 
Love,
Deacon Tom

Welcome to Our Sharing on the Readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.

You are invited! I would love to engage in a dialogue with my friends about this Sunday's upcoming readings. I have the honor of preaching and would love to reflect the ideas of my friends to my community.

1. Please reflect on the Readings from the USCCB website above.
2. Go to my blog to share your ideas
3. Throughout the week, I ...will continue to challenge you with questions.

Blessings,
Deacon Tom 

 

USCCB | NAB - December 19, 2010

www.usccb.org

He Can Hear (Sorta)

Had a breakthrough from my ear operation.  Until yesterday I had "zero" hearing in the ear that had the eardrum fixed.  BUT YESTERDAY I put on earphones and a tiny sound could be heard in my ear.   Progress!

It was actually freaking me out a bit that I could not hear anything in the right ear.

Blessings,
Tom

Very Frustrated

Well, it is 12:45.  I have been in bed laying in the dark since 9:00 so that I could get sleep to recover from my ear operation.  The medication is causing me to stay awake. 

Well my spiritual life is getting a great boost--I have prayed, listened to Catholic music and enjoyed contemplation.  What I need is sleep because I have to work from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit for Healing.

Come Holy Spirit, heal me from me all sicknesses and diseases. Especially the one that I share with you today_________(Relax, be quiet and be still for short time)

Breath of the Almighty, reinstate vigor to my body & mind.

Also, bestow joyfulness to my life as I await the coming of the Jesus during this Advent season.

Finally, may I use my renewed health to know You better; to love You more and to serve You in ways that give honor and glory to You.

Amen.

Thanks for Support and Prayers

During this adventure with Leukemia, I realize how lucky I am to be part of God's family. In a crazy sense of things, Leukemia is a gift to me. It has let me meet wonderful people and be engaged with fellow people of faith. Thanks for all that you are doing to help me and others.

I need help understanding God's plan for me. I am feeling a gentle push to open a web presence to provide a place for those undergoing pain & suffering of any type. I will keep it all in prayer, of course.

Love,
Deacon Tom

Made a Huge Mistake at Lunch but Recovered

Made a Huge Mistake at Lunch but Recovered

Facebook | Deacon Tom Frankenfield

Facebook | Deacon Tom Frankenfield

Scared......Again

Well, it is the quarterly visit with Oncology. Fingers, toes, feet and everything else crossed!

Prayers and Blessing Going Out to a Dear Friend

We are all praying fervently for my son's father in law Mike McGowan who is fighting cancer. Mike started the journey of treatment this week. We hold Mike and his family in our hearts. Please pray for this wonderful man! There are few people alive with as much love and compassion as Mike. (Plus, he's a fellow scotch drinker!)

Love,
Tom

Going to Funerals Is Really Tough

Well, we just got back from Pierre South Dakota where we attended a funeral for our daughter in law's brother. It was really a respectful experience from a loving family.....but going to cancer funeral's really is beginning to tear me up.

Yes, it is because it makes me reflect on my condition. Most of the time, I am very up. I feel that God continues to bless me and everyday is a gift. Then those damn funerals come about.

I want you all to know that I am very appreciative of all that you do for me. I also told everyone that I would be honest--this is my honesty today.

Love,
Tom

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

One year ago today, I received a phone call that totally changed my life. I was diagnosed with CLL Leukemia. In the past year I have learned so much about this disease--more that I wanted...lol.

Today the CLL continues to be stable in Stage 1. I have gone through 4 check ups--all successful.

My team is incredible. From the support of family and friends to the tender care of my wonderful wife, Joanne, I am truly blessed.

I give praise to God for all He has done for me and I continue to try to be humble with all who bless me.

Love with all my heart,
Tom

Been Busy

Well, by the date of this post you can all see that I have been crazy nuts busy. I met with the cancer team about 5 weeks ago and they are very pleased with everything. I am down about 20 pounds and all my numbers are great--except that I still have Leukemia.

Thanks to all of you for your love and support. From the loss of my Dad to the friends that also have cancer, I am beginning to feel lucky that mine is so slow growing.

What's next? Well I start class again on Wednesday. This is the first term that I have not taught Ethics but it will give me a chance to rewrite the course. To all my students--luv ya!

Okay, now for my usual promise to do a better job of blogging. I also promise to update my website: DeaconTom.com.

Blessings to all,
Tom