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Strong When Weak
Irises look as fragile and magnificent as the lilies that Jesus discusses today in the Gospel. They too neither spin nor toil but God cares for them. Many believe that it is the Buddhists who have the market on mindfulness … Continue reading
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Tagged #Don'tWorry, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #LiliesoftheField, dailyreadings#
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Stored Treasures
The Gospel today speaks of not storing up for ourselves treasures on earth where they will be stolen or destroyed. Jesus recommends that we store up treasures in Heaven. Where our treasures are, they too are hearts will be found. … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Desolation, Catholic, Christian, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #Godinallthings, #Stuff, #TreasureinHeaven, dailyreadings#
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Hatred Slithered
Hatred slithered into a church yesterday Exploded all over the sacred space from such a young heart a destructive force arose Who planted these seeds? Spilled blood cries out Hands up Who still cannot breathe? When, when will it end? … Continue reading
Secret Alms
The readings today talk about giving. God loves a cheerful giver Paul writes in 2 Corinthians. God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in … Continue reading
On the Good and Evil
I am thinking about wishing again tonight. Life probably seemed so carefree when I was a child. I was blessed not to have big worries hanging over my head as a wee one. As I grew, there were issues but … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #CompassionateGod, #GreatGod, #MercifulGod, #PadrePio, dailyreadings#
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I Have Helped You
Sometimes in life we need stepping stones. We need a strong community to guide us and a cloud of witnesses who have gone before us. Today’s reading from 2 Corinthians 6 reminds us that our hope in God’s grace is … Continue reading
Flourishing like Trees
The pastor preached on trees tonight, based on the reading from Ezekiel 17. God is a great gardener. He plucks a sprig from a cedar and plants it on a mountaintop where it will produce much fruit. He makes the … Continue reading
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Tagged #GodtheGardener, #MertonPrayer, #Sundayreadings, #UseMe
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Pierced Heart
I visited The Chapel of the Miraculous Medal last summer in Paris. Built in 1815, it was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (yesterday’s Feast Day). Fifteen years later, a young novice named Catherine Labouré had three conversations with … Continue reading
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Tagged #FeastDays, #Godhasthis, #ImmaculateHeartof Mary, #MiraculousMedal, #PilgrimPonderings, dailyreadings#
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Sacred Heart
We celebrate the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus today. The Gospel throws us back into Easter–a Good Friday look from John’s perspective of Christ’s heart being pierced while on the cross. Jesus has a heart of love. He is both … Continue reading
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