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Monthly Archives: August 2017
Held Fast
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season … Continue reading
Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #Africa, #beauty, #BestoftimesWorstoftimes, #cancer, #Dickens, #Emotions, #family, #Feelings, #FirmFoundation, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #God'sGrip, #God'sPlan, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #GodisInControl, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful #summer, #Gratitude, #Grief, #Held, #HeldbyGod, #Jesus, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Waiting, community
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No Answer At All
I have been thinking about the Gospel yesterday about the Canaanite woman who shouts at Jesus to have mercy on her because her daughter is tormented by a demon. Mathew 15 says: But he did not answer her at all. … Continue reading
Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #Action, #askandyouwillreceive, #Blessings, #CanaaniteWoman, #CrumbsofAdversity, #current events, #GatesofHeaven, #goodhands=God'shands, #NoAnswer, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #SilentGod, #Sundayreadings, #ThinVeil, community
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Wind Whispers
Sitting outside on my balcony, I let the wind whisper to me tonight. I was trying to read but I kept getting distracted by the rustling leaves on the trees as the wind told them secrets and helped them dance. … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Travel, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #beauty, #BeingBrave, #cancer, #courage, #DanceofLife, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Freedom, #Friendship, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #HolySpirit, #Joy, #Lament, #Memories, #OrdinaryExtraordinaryDays, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #SagebrushandSparrowIllustration, #Storytelling, #TheBrokenWay, #TrustGod, #Waiting
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God of All Time
I read Jesus Calling at the end of each day, unless, of course, I am exhausted and fall into bed hardly able to keep my eyes open. A few nights ago, I read this meditation: I am the God of … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Desolation, #prayer, #Travel, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #cancer, #current events, #Distractions, #family, #Feelings, #Friendship, #GodisLove, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Kairos, #lovewins, #LoveYourNeighbour, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Spain, #Waiting
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Dream Visits
In the wee hours of this morning, I had my first dream about Dad since he died. I am still trying to figure out what it all means and I can’t remember everything that happened. I do know for at … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Saints, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #family, #FeastDay, #Free, #LayDownLife, #Memories, #Peace, #Relationships, #ThinVeil
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Following the Good Road
Go forth in peace, for you have followed the good road. Go forth without fear, for he who created you has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Blessed be you, my God, for … Continue reading
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Tagged #AMDG, #Assisi, #cancer, #Examen Spiritual Exercises, #FeastDay, #Feedback, #Free, #Godhasthis, #Gratitude, #Joy, #LivinguntilIDie, #Memories, #Peace, #PilgrimPonderings, #Prayer, #ProtectionofGod, #Relationships, #Saints, #Spain, #Stuff, #TheGoodRoad, #Waiting
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Outlier
My oncologist called me an outlier today. I liked hearing that word, as a four on the Enneagram. I am special. I am surpassing the odds. I am the lone purple flower in a bed of flowers. What she meant, … Continue reading
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Tagged #bileductcancer, #BloomwhereIamplanted, #Godhasthis, #Godisgood, #Outlier, #Peace, #Prayer
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God in all things 