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Looking to Jesus
Brothers and sisters, Hebrews often begins, and the second reading tonight is no different. The assembly is listening as Paul speaks, encouraging us to remember that we are not alone, but surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. We are … Continue reading
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Change of Purpose
I am sitting at the airport, awaiting my flight home. I will be boarding shortly. I am ready to come home. The time away has been fabulous on many levels but I need to be moving on and paying attention … Continue reading
Begging for Crumbs
Yesterday’s Gospel was about the Canaanite woman who shouted at Jesus to have mercy on her because her daughter was being tormented by a demon. Jesus initially ignores her and then his disciples get annoyed at her persistent yelling. … Continue reading
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Hanging On
Claw marks…we leave them all over things in life. I have a friend who is arriving next week and I should be cleaning the spare room or packing for the weekend but instead I am writing this blog post. My … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #Decluttering, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #friendsaregrace, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #Godisgood, #GodisLove, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #LettingGo, #lovewins, #OpenHands, #SparkJoy
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Balance Burden
Matthew 11:28 has come to me over the decades when needed so I pay attention when I read the words Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying burdens, and I will give you rest. This gracious … Continue reading
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Hard Reflections
In the tranquility of nature, I let God massage my soul. The birds’ songs still any anxiety and iron my worries flat, smooth as the glassy water reflecting back all that is. The reflection is as revealing as the real. … Continue reading
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Merciful Neighbours
Who is my neighbour? the lawyer asks Jesus in today’s Gospel of the Good Samaritan. This story is revealing about which neighbours we think are good. Jesus answers the lawyer in the end with a question, making him provide his … Continue reading
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The Truth
In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples that he is the way, and the truth, and the life. This day was one of those days…one of those days when you just simply need to believe the Truth about life … Continue reading
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You Never Know
Some people have said to me in my illness that you never know–you could get hit by a bus and die before the cancer takes you. I am never really quite sure how that is supposed to be comforting. Most … Continue reading
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Tagged #courage, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #SadNews
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End of Life Issues
The archdiocese I live in is hosting an end-of-life series over the next couple of weeks. I missed the first one and will not be able to make the third one but I did attend last night’s session. The priest … Continue reading
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God in all things 