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The One Who Sent Us
Last weekend marked three years since my liver resection and two years since my big Freedom 55 Birthday Party. Saturday marked the first event and Monday I became a Heinz 57 Special. My cousin and our mutual friend had flown … Continue reading
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Walking on Thin Ice
Who knew that a visit to the dentist office could trigger such intense grief? You would think that after facilitating grief workshops that I would be better prepared. Of course, I do know that the one consistency about grief is … Continue reading
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Wounded Healers
Ah, poor Thomas, late to the party and thus left out of rejoicing. I will not believe, he asserts, even though all the others say that Jesus is risen and has returned. We are sometimes slow to catch on. There … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #DoubtingThomas, #Friendship, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #ResurrectionPower, #Spain, #Sundayreadings, #WoundedHealers
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The Quiet Tomb
A couple of decades ago I was on a retreat team that hosted a Holy Triduum weekend. The event ended up being one of the most profound experiences of my life. We created a rich and powerful journey for the … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #ChristCrucified, #Easter, #EasterisComing, #EasterJoy, #Feelings, #GodKnows, #Gratitude, #Holy Saturday, #Joy, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Triduum, #Waiting
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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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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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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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God in all things 