Down to Earth with Curt Arens, part III
The third and final installment of Curt Arens’ story from Crofton, Nebraska, arrives today to the ‘digital continent.’ Once again, what an incredible story of trusting in God’s plan, even when life throws a huge curve ball that devastates a family. It is those times that the Catholic faith shines forth and remains a beacon of hope, especially from the corn fields of America’s heartland.
Today’s Story
In setting up this interview, the intention of our team’s travel to Curt Arens’ farm was to help him promote his book, ‘Down to Earth;’ but the couple of hours spent with Curt never amounted to a promotional drive for the book, Curt’s disposition simply would not let that happen. Curt’s humble way of approaching life’s challenges shines to the camera today when asked, “what lesson will readers of ‘Down to Earth’ learn from it’s pages?” Let God work. That simple statement has so much meaning in today’s wild world of freeways and Internet at every fingertip. But even for a humble farmer, those words carry lessons in letting go to allow God to take the reins. As Curt makes clear, most variables in the livelihood of farming are out of reach, one must have a deep faith to get through the hurdles of raising a crop or losing a friend.
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Perhaps you know someone who could use some time to reflect on God’s simple miracles of every day living. Our team would of course recommend ‘Down to Earth’ by Curt Arens as a gift to that person. This book will in a certain sense, take you back in time to a season of history that relies heavily on trusting in God and his plan, even when it may not align with one’s own. To order a copy of ‘Down to Earth,’ click on the link above and it will take you to Curt’s website where you can order a copy. Let us continue to pray for Curt and his family as they remind us all through their daily example of what it means to trust in God by living ‘Down to Earth.’
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Yesterday’s Story
Readings for 17th January 2012
First: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Responsorial: Psalm 89:20, 21-22, 27-28
Gospel: Mark 2:23-28
Memorial of Saint Anthony, Abbott
Rosary: Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning of Thorns
4. The Way of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion and Death
First: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Responsorial: Psalm 89:20, 21-22, 27-28
Gospel: Mark 2:23-28
Memorial of Saint Anthony, Abbott
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning of Thorns
4. The Way of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion and Death
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Dbarto667
Dbarto667 says: Great food for thought,Curt.God bless you and your family, especially your father and mother for bringing you up with such great gratitude for God’s gift of food and a great love for your Catholic faith.
