tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post4674824228680940513..comments2023-12-23T00:19:35.005-08:00Comments on ADAM'S ALE: MONDAY DIARY - CHAPTER 20Fr. Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-42727882880206057052008-08-20T08:39:00.000-07:002008-08-20T08:39:00.000-07:00Yes, adoro, and since He is aware of the least of ...Yes, adoro, and since He is aware of the least of His creations, I'm of the opinion that He knew the little guy wasn't doing so well and thus directed him into the Mass, so as to ultimately end up with the life-saving care needed.<BR/>;-) <BR/><BR/>(Carol)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-25477601095853585002008-08-18T20:02:00.000-07:002008-08-18T20:02:00.000-07:00Incidentally, I got dive-bombed today at work..als...Incidentally, I got dive-bombed today at work..also in a church...by a....BAT. <BR/><BR/>Hummingbirds are GREAT! They're cute and elusive and not many get to hold those sweet creatures in their hands or even feed them by hand! <BR/><BR/>The readings SHOULD have been about (is is Matthew?) how a sparrow (or hummingbird) doesn't fall without God's knowing....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-65759458443141617232008-08-18T15:02:00.000-07:002008-08-18T15:02:00.000-07:00Hi Fr. V.....what amazing little birds they are! I...Hi Fr. V.....what amazing little birds they are! I love watching them at feeders and I'm sure your little one made it just fine. Maybe he'll come back again to visit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-11956235010443177892008-08-18T13:56:00.000-07:002008-08-18T13:56:00.000-07:00Fr. V. ...........We were right up in the front pe...Fr. V. ...........We were right up in the front pews and were delighted by the little hummingbird in front of you but I do want to tell you that that was one of the best homilies so far, thank you, very inspiring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-59420965896509585602008-08-18T10:51:00.000-07:002008-08-18T10:51:00.000-07:00I'm sure its ok. They are resilient little critter...I'm sure its ok. They are resilient little critters. It pobably was just basking in the attention. "Cool, I can eat sitting down for a change!" You may have opened a hummingbird cafe.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865614471400711543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-25305310736282234392008-08-18T09:02:00.000-07:002008-08-18T09:02:00.000-07:00AWWW!AWWW!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675918069376931859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-17022560726891137312008-08-18T08:35:00.000-07:002008-08-18T08:35:00.000-07:00My guess is she is fine. We have lots of hummingb...My guess is she is fine. We have lots of hummingbirds around here. They are a marvelous little creature.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562944653624224107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-4873220709346539192008-08-18T08:14:00.000-07:002008-08-18T08:14:00.000-07:00What a cool story. I for one, think the little guy...What a cool story. I for one, think the little guy/girl probably made it. Here's hoping anyway!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105244449361269412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-58658751304267350672008-08-18T07:54:00.000-07:002008-08-18T07:54:00.000-07:00The kids will be glad to hear that the bird made i...The kids will be glad to hear that the bird made it outside. My daughter was quite concerned that after everyone left the church, it would get lonely!Elena LaVictoirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108910015959872763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-51501073318884651582008-08-18T07:41:00.000-07:002008-08-18T07:41:00.000-07:00Thanks for this lovely story. I'm sorry I did not ...Thanks for this lovely story. I'm sorry I did not see the bird in church. I was reminded of the poem by Emily Dickinson.<BR/><BR/>If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking <BR/><BR/> <BR/>If I can stop one heart from breaking,<BR/>I shall not live in vain;<BR/>If I can ease one life from aching, <BR/>Or cool one pain,<BR/>Or help one fainting robin<BR/>Unto his nest again,<BR/>I shall not live in vain.<BR/><BR/>- Emily DickinsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-64313248428401584992008-08-18T07:06:00.000-07:002008-08-18T07:06:00.000-07:00Aww...that is SO COOL that you got to feed a hummi...Aww...that is SO COOL that you got to feed a hummingbird...up close and personal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-5148984084279683102008-08-18T06:56:00.000-07:002008-08-18T06:56:00.000-07:00Adult males are brightly colored around the head a...Adult males are brightly colored around the head and/or throat, usually with shades of red or purple, dependent upon the species.<BR/><BR/>I was trying to ID the species, but the pics don't enlarge on my browser.knuckledraggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954856476613599743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-60658162087222009822008-08-18T06:43:00.000-07:002008-08-18T06:43:00.000-07:00How on earth can you tell?????How on earth can you tell?????Fr. Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201561855047420853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5745814378416915364.post-70659203624960163272008-08-18T06:25:00.000-07:002008-08-18T06:25:00.000-07:00Very cool. It looks like you have a little female ...Very cool. It looks like you have a little female there, or perhaps an immature bird.knuckledraggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954856476613599743noreply@blogger.com