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Only Imagine
We all do it at some point. We lose our way, fear gets the best of us, temptation seemingly cannot be overcome. We betray the Beloved. I have done it. I still do it some days. I probably will until … Continue reading
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For You, Anything
These are strange and wonderful times where some people can say what they need to say clearly. I love that. I have pondered so much in my heart lately. I am full. Today’s Gospel reading is the Prodigal Son. I … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #Contemplations, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #GiftofLife, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #GreatPhysician, #Home, #Joy, #lifeisforliving, #LivinguntilIDie, #Memories, #MercifulGod, #Peace, #Prayer, #Prodigals, #Relationships, community
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God’s Test
I always feel a bit odd when I read about God testing the people. Tonight I read at mass. I hobbled up to the pulpit and took a breath. This first reading from Genesis 22 is one of the most … Continue reading
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When Bad Things Happen…
In the Ignatian Lay Volunteer (ILV) group that I belong to we are reading God, You’re Breaking My Heart by Jesuit Brian Grogan. It is not a comfortable read but it is timely. The subtitle is What is God’s response … Continue reading
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Tagged #Action, #BalmforAll, #beauty, #cancer, #current events, #EttyHillesum, #Feelings, #GodKnows, #GoodPeople, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #SeekingGod, #SufferingandEvil, community
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Still Learning Lessons
Life holds so many lessons for a life-long learner. When my Circle of Support met this past week we discussed how I still am needing to draw better boundaries. I do not know if I will master this prior to … Continue reading
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Tagged #Action, #beauty, #cancer, #Distractions, #Emotions, #family, #Feedback, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #GodKnows, #Gratitude, #JesusTakeTheWheel, #Joy, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Stuff, #Waiting, ; #lifelonglessons, community
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Ash Valentine’s Day
I am not fasting from chocolate this year. I have eaten heart-shaped cookies today. I believe I have given up a lot these past months and know that there is more to come. I do not like this deficiency model … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #CreateinMe, #DusttoDust, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #GodisLove, #Gratitude, #Joy, #LentenJourney, #MyBeloved, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, community
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Keeping It Real
One of the reasons I love prison ministry is that the guys usually keep it real. I have missed several months of chapel and even though I was tired, I dragged myself tonight. One of the guys I had spoken … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #DivinityDisguised, #Feelings, #Godinallthings, #Godisgood, #GodofSurprises, #Gratitude, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Stuff
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No Longer Surreal
I am not really sure when it happened but it occurred to me finally late last night–or early this morning. Despite my acceptance of my reality, I still felt a certain surrealness to this experience of dying. As I lay … Continue reading
Shield and Strength
Some days my energy fades to almost gone. At those times, I give in and allow my body to rest. I wonder if I will ever have a day that feels normal again. I have hours of feeling like my … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #Feelings, #GoodbyeEnergizerBunny, #grateful, #JesusCalling, #JesusHeals, #mystrengthisinGod, #Peace, #Prayer, #TrustinJesus
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God in all things 