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Penance that Hurts
Yesterday was a bit of an odd day. After thinking I would spend a relaxing day, it ended up being full and somewhat exhausting on a few fronts- but in a good way. I went to the sacrament of reconciliation. … Continue reading
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Angel Apparations
Today was all about Angels. For the first time since leaving home, I went to a mass in English today. I have had my missilette with me this whole time so I have been able to access the written English versions … Continue reading
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A Fastening
Peter is redeemed in today’s Gospel but it takes some humility and a statement of faith before it comes to that. I have always been troubled by John 21. Jesus seems to be playing a mind game of sorts with … Continue reading
Infinite Beauty of God
When we see a beautiful object, a beautiful garden, or a beautiful flower, let us think that there we behold a ray of the infinite beauty of God, who has given existence to that object. – St. Alphonsus Mary Liguori … Continue reading
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Nothing Lost
Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. – St. Francis de Sales These words can be found at … Continue reading
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Remind Yourself
“Often remind yourself that you are in the presence of God.” – St. John Baptist de la Salle. This quote was at the end of the daily readings today because of the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. … Continue reading
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What Kind of God
What God is this that reaches in and cups my heart? Who can change a soul so drastically that there is no point of return? How can I tell you what has happened to me when I myself do … Continue reading
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Beauty as Duty
We have been given a duty In every day to find beauty Glimpse it hiding in the Light Always within your sight A splash of colour bright A flower in bloom that’s white Or catch it in the subtle joy Of … Continue reading
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One Life
One life is given to each How many will use it to preach A message of joy and beauty, A story where to love is a duty? We only have this day, Use it well, I pray. Plant some … Continue reading
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Full of Grace
How often in these situations must Mary have returned inwardly to the hour when God’s angel had spoken to her, pondering afresh the greeting: “Rejoice, full of grace! “And the consoling words: “Do not be afraid!” – Pope Benedict XVI … Continue reading
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God in all things 