Monthly Archives: January 2014

Eyes to See

This week’s photography homework had the options of shooting two out of three items: a bench, a fire hydrant and a monument. I took a lot of photos of colourful hydrants against the snow and tried to find one of … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with This Picture?

Sometimes we just need to take a minute to breathe and ask, “What’s wrong with this picture?” When we just stop and look, really look, at a situation, something might become really clear. What in your life needs a time … Continue reading

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      I spent five days on retreat with Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh this past summer. Here are some of the lessons I learned:      1.  Take time to pray several times a day. Stop what you are … Continue reading

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Beloved of God

Today wraps up the Christmas season. We move back into ordinary time tomorrow.  I feel somewhat sad to say goodbye this year. My tree is down, but my twinkle lights remain. I will soon pack up the Magi and the … Continue reading

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Prison Walls

Tonight as I did prison ministry, my mind and heart raced. I listened to a man talk about how he tried to commit suicide rather than bounce back in. I heard his pain and I felt my own frustration rise … Continue reading

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O Christmas Tree Still

I stopped to take a moment to enjoy these Christmas trees on my way home from work today. When was the last time you paused to celebrate beauty? Peace, Suzanne

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Like A Deer Pants

I don’t know why sometimes these posts do not publish but this is yesterday’s. When your eyes are peeled for movements of God throughout your day, God shows up in odd places. On the way home from work, I saw … Continue reading

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Weathering Well

The past few weeks in the busy Christmas season, the number one story seemed to be about weather in Canada, and some areas of the USA. In some places, it has been bitterly cold; in others, icy rain has cramped … Continue reading

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Eyes to See

I am currently enrolled in a photography class and the first lesson we had was on barriers to seeing which made me think of my blog which invites readers to see God in all things. Sometimes we do not “recognize … Continue reading

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Follow That Star!

Epiphany is one of my favourite Sundays and it is officially the 12th day of Christmas. The readings are spectacular. Isaiah returns after a bit of a break: Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the … Continue reading

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