Untouched & Untouchable

They aren't stained-glass windows.......but, what they be are three photos taken out in God's creation recently, and I really like them just as they are in their untouched state. For that reason, they have earned a spot in today's post.

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Milkweed pod:

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Turk's Cap Lily pods:

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Woolly bear caterpillar: (Supposedly, the severity of the upcoming winter can be predicted by the width of the caterpillar's stripe. Is this true......does anyone know?)


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Today, November 9, is St. Benignus (or Benen) Day. He is an Irish saint known as "St. Patrick's Psalmsinger" or chanter. Here's info from Wikipedia about him. And, here's more
info from an Irish Catholic Celt site.

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A legend says that St. Patrick, Benignus, and several companions were once miraculously changed into deer to avoid being captured by soldiers of the Irish high king, Laoghaire. Below is the prayer---composed by St. Patrick---which led to his entourage appearing as eight deer and a fawn (the fawn being the boy, Benignus) to King Laoghaire's soldiers. St. Patrick, Benignus, and company, were----UNTOUCHABLE!!

I arise today through God’s strength to pilot me,

God’s might to uphold me,

God’s wisdom to guide me,

God’s eye to look before me,

God’s ear to hear me,

God’s word to speak for me,

God’s hand to guard me,

God’s way to lie before me,

God’s shield to protect me,

God’s host to secure me -

against the snares of devils,

against temptation of vices,

against inclinations of nature,

against everyone who shall wish me ill,

afar and near,

alone and in a crowd.

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Perhaps the group did not turn into deer, but God made them appear as deer in the eyes of the enemies. Interesting. I had never heard of this story before today. Do I believe that such a miracle could take place? Yes, absolutely! With that in mind.......MY DEARS........may I say, "Have a very pleasant Sunday! May trouble be unable to find you!"

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