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Divine Shine
The quote at the end of today’s mass readings was from CS Lewis: I believe in Christ like I believe in the sun; not because I can see it, but by it I can see everything else. I have … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #AMDG, #BeautyBalm, #Blessed, #CSLewis, #DivineShine, #EasterJoy, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #Father'sFingerprints, #GenerousGiver, #Godinallthings, #Godisgood, #GodisLove, #GodwithUs, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #IncarnateLove, #lovewins, #SpiritualExercises
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Freedom 55 Festivities
Whew! Wasn’t that a party? In facing the reality of my illness, many folks asked what they could do. I took a risk that could have backfired. I asked them to throw me a Freedom 55 Bash, knowing full well … Continue reading
Trust Me
A year ago I was in a hospital bed, recovering from a liver resection. The doctors were not sure that I would survive the surgery and even if I did they were uncertain whether the surgery would be successful. … Continue reading
Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #BirthdayJoy, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #EasterJoy, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #FeastDays, #Freedom55, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #GreatPhysician, #JesusCalling, #lovewins, #TrustingGod, dailyreadings#
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All Its Glory
Spring has flourished this week. The natural world has awoken and is stretching out its limbs in all its glory. Walking anywhere is an absolute treat as colours are splashed all over the place, crying out for our attention. … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #BeautyBalm, #BeautyofLife, #Blessed, #EasterJoy, #Faith, #Godinallthings, #grateful, #NatureCalls
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The Truth
In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples that he is the way, and the truth, and the life. This day was one of those days…one of those days when you just simply need to believe the Truth about life … Continue reading
Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith
Tagged #Angelsaroundus, #courage, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, dailyreadings#
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Purple Dealer
Women who love purple and deal in holy cloths open their hearts to the Lord listen eagerly, words striking a cord. Judge me to be faithful, Lord, Come and stay at my home. I will prevail until you do. You … Continue reading
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Tagged #Blessed, #EasterJoy, #Faith, #purplelicious, dailyreadings#
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Joyful Tears
Since returning from Spain I have had some medical tests. Yesterday I met with the oncologist-in-training to discuss the results. I did not know which way the appointment would go. I have been feeling fairly well since my return, albeit … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Travel, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #courage, #EasterJoy, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #GreatPhysician, #healinghope, #HealingPrayers, #lovewins
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Rooted in the Land
The land always holds a piece of my soul. I am the daughter of a farm boy whose garden in the city infuses life into his old blood. Every fall, he says he will not plant again the next year. … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #prayer, #Travel, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #BeautyBalm, #BeautyofLife, #Blessed, #EasterJoy, #Faith, #LandLover
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Bearing Fruit
John has a hard lesson of bearing fruit. As disciples we must bear much fruit or God might remove the branch that does not blossom. Jesus also reminds us to abide in Him because a branch cannot bear fruit unless … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #BearFruit, #Blessed, #courage, #EasterJoy, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #GardenerGod, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #SpiritualExercises, dailyreadings#
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You Never Know
Some people have said to me in my illness that you never know–you could get hit by a bus and die before the cancer takes you. I am never really quite sure how that is supposed to be comforting. Most … Continue reading
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Tagged #courage, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #SadNews
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God in all things 