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Let Them Leave
Yesterday I attended a worship service where the pastor was preaching on one of my favourite books in the bible–Ruth. He said Naomi had two daughter-in-laws, Ruth and Orpah. She begged them both to return to their family as she … Continue reading
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Tagged #faithful, #Free, #GenerousGiver, #LettingGo
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Not Thanks-Getting
I have had this idea formulating and rumbling around in my head since speaking with one of my favourite Jesuits yesterday. We were talking about mass and how some folks were finding it hard to be present sometimes. He looked at me … Continue reading
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Tagged #Blessed, #BreadfromHeaven, #Eucharist, #grateful, #Sundayreadings, #Thanksgiving, dailyreadings#
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Before Seeing the Flower
We scatter seeds and do not necessarily see the flower blossom. During the homily at the Feast of St. Ignatius today, the priest spoke of not only St. Ignatius and his life but also the life of his companion St. … Continue reading
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Tagged #AMDG, #FeastDays, #LivesofSaints, #St. Ignatius
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Walking to the Centre
Labyrinths are fascinating. I’ve grown fond of walking them. If you have never prayed or walked one, you may not understand that they are a series of twists and turns that lead close to the Centre and then far away … Continue reading
Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Spirituality
Tagged #cancer, #labyrinth
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My Gratitude
I am sort of new to this blogging concept in any structured way. I wanted to express my gratitude for those of you are liking and following my posts. I am a bit in awe of how many of you … Continue reading
Empty Beaches
A deserted beach is a luxury at this time of year. If you wait long enough, around supper time, most folks head back to their camp or to the city. Only then can you find a quieter moment to breathe … Continue reading
Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #Beaches, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #grateful
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Breaking Commandments
Out of murky waters can come something beautiful. Today’s readings are harsh: As he drew near the camp, he saw the calf and the dancing. With that, Moses’ wrath flared up, so that he threw the tablets down and broke … Continue reading
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Tagged #decisionmaking, #Discernment, #SpiritualExercises, dailyreadings#
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More Than Enough
In the world in which I live, I hear many people insinuate there is not enough–time, money, energy, kindness, love, and so much more. The readings today illustrate that was never God’s plan. In 2 Kings 4, Elisha tells his … Continue reading
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Tagged #Blessed, #GenerousGiver, #grateful, #Miracles, #MoreThanEnough, dailyreadings#
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Gonna Love You Through It
There is a video buzzing around on Facebook of students singing a song to their teacher who has cancer and part of the words are I’m gonna love you through it. At the end of the song she gives credit … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer
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God in all things 