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Dressed in Purple
Lazarus, hunger and hurting, is our worst nightmare. The rich man, dressed in purple and in fine linen, is oblivious to his privilege in today’s Gospel. He feasts daily without really noticing the poor and starving Lazarus, though he does seem … Continue reading
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Transfigured Lives
Today’s Gospel is the Transfiguration, one of those beautiful and mystical stories in Luke. Reading it today made me think of three things. First, we long to cling to the good experiences in life. Second, as a pastor reminded me … Continue reading
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Live Lovingly
The angel bear statue at CancerCare looked oblivious to the icicles on its wings as it reached down to minister to someone. It could well be me that is being embraced. I think that undistracted dedication is how my angels … Continue reading
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Marked
We are a marked people. We bear the sign of the cross on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday but we also have it carved on our hearts every day we choose to follow the Beloved. The readings of the day show … Continue reading
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Frozen Fish
I went to an Ice Show last night and we found the fish that was frozen in the igloo. Today’s Gospel reading also talks about knowing where the fish are. The talented fishermen could not catch any until Jesus comes … Continue reading
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Looking into Faces
I am part of an Ignatian Lay Volunteer group and we have retreats a couple of times a year. The theme of today’s was appropriately, mercy. In the Catholic Church we are celebrating a Year of Mercy. Led by a … Continue reading
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On the Brow
The Second Reading today is well-known to believers and non-believers alike. Heard at many a wedding, Paul’s description of love can spill out of our own lips while we listen. We are told to strive for the greater gifts, the … Continue reading
Hello From the Other Side
Their work done for the day in Mark 4, Jesus invites his disciples to go across to the other side. They get in a boat, leave the crowd behind, and Jesus falls asleep despite a wild windstorm that arises. His … Continue reading
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Word Bearer
Today’s readings are about the Word of God. In Nehemiah 8, a little read book in the Hebrew Scriptures, the Levites read from the Law of God and the people weep when they hear it. Ezra tells them not to … Continue reading
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Facing Giants
Over a year has passed since I’ve been involved in any formal exercise program. This afternoon marked my first attempt of returning to an exercise class. I chose a MELT class at the Pilates studio. I wasn’t really sure … Continue reading
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God in all things 