Starry Sky Ranch

Christ of the Mines

While exploring Silverton, CO we stopped to admire this gorgeous shrine up on the hill.  Built in the 50's to ask God's blessing upon the mining community, it has been said to have brought prosperity and protection to local workers. The full story here.  

 

Lake Louisa

While hiking last weekend we came across the remains of the Lake Louisa dam.  The ground we walked on had once been part of a 5300 acre reservoir intended to irrigate the high desert and bring settlers in to farm the area.  We recall from reading Ralph Moody that the whole area had been home to grazing cattle.  I have been day dreaming about this spot for days and found the whole story with many photos from the dam break here.  A 15 foot wall of water ran for miles and miles right into downtown Denver which is a half hour drive today.   Gone was the oasis in the desert. Fleeting work of human hands.  It's amazing really.  

real liberty

 

"All men, whether collectively or individually, are under the dominion of Christ. In Him is the salvation of the individual; in Him is the salvation of society. … He is the author of happiness and true prosperity for every man and for every nation. If, therefore, the rulers of nations wish to preserve their authority, to promote and increase the prosperity of their countries, they will not neglect the public duty of reverence and obedience to the rule of Christ. … When once men recognize, both in private and in public life, that Christ is King, society will at last receive the great blessings of real liberty, well-ordered discipline, peace, and harmony."  - Quas Primas 

It matters less who rules over our nations than Who rules over our homes, our hearts, our thoughts, and our deeds. May we never forget where our true allegiance belongs. 

If our hope is in this life only, we are truly the most miserable among men. 1 Cor 15:19

 

Prayer to Christ the King:

O Lord our God, You alone are the Most Holy King and Ruler of all nations.

We pray to You, Lord, in the great expectation of receiving from You, O Divine King, mercy, peace, justice and all good things.
Protect, O Lord our King, our families and the land of our birth.

Guard us we pray Most Faithful One. 

Protect us from our enemies and from Your Just Judgment 

Forgive us, O Sovereign King, our sins against you.

Jesus, You are a King of Mercy.

 We have deserved Your Just Judgment Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us.

We trust in Your Great Mercy. 

O most awe-inspiring King, we bow before You and pray, May Your Reign, Your Kingdom, be recognized on earth. 

Amen