“Little flower –
But if I could understand
What you are, root and all;
Then, all in all,
I should know what God and man are.”

Today, I saw my first, precious, bright yellow crocuses smiling up at me from below. They were so tiny I almost didn’t see them, but there they were, in all of their glory, with little raindrops still clinging to their delicate, newly unfurled petals.

Crocuses have been said to symbolize youthful gladness, and they could not have appeared on a more perfect day (my birthday). It was as though God knew I needed something cheerful to make me smile. When I least expect it, He always finds a way to quietly whisper an answer to one of my prayers.

Catholic War Veterans, Joseph R. Farina Memorial Post 386 invites you to its Communion Breakfast, Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. at the Temple Hill Tavern (following the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Francis Church). Breakfast menu is a wonderful Buffet with all the trimmings and a Cash bar.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are $30 per person. For tickets, please e-mail Murph Quidry at mjjag3@verizon.net or text him at 914-474-6821.

Town of Newburgh Recreation Dept.- Chadwick Lake Park, presents A Senior Chat with Friends of Seniors, Jewish Family Service, Alzheimer’s Assoc. & Orange County Office for the Aging, on Thursday, March 14, at 9 a.m.

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and learn all about the wonderful services these organizations provide for our senior community. Pre-register at townofnewburgh.recdesk.com or call for more information about volunteer opportunities that support Neighbors in our Community: call 845-564-7815, or stop by in person.

May you always have an angel at your side.