Category Archives: #Miracles

Remind Yourself

  “Often remind yourself that you are in the presence of God.” – St. John Baptist de la Salle. This quote was at the end of the daily readings today because of the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. … Continue reading

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Full of Grace

How often in these situations must Mary have returned inwardly to the hour when God’s angel had spoken to her, pondering afresh the greeting: “Rejoice, full of grace! “And the consoling words:  “Do not be afraid!” – Pope Benedict XVI … Continue reading

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Kindness of Strangers

Yesterday was a day that took much longer to happen than expected. I had hoped to check into my hotel here in Pamplona by midafternoon and see a little of this town where St. Ignatius was injured by a cannonball. … Continue reading

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More Footsteps

The river Cardoner in Manresa, Spain is just outside of my window. The bridge that St. Ignatius entered the town in for the first time is still here, though reconstructed.  These are my Spanish steps today, following again St Ignatius. … Continue reading

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Times of Refreshing

In today’s first reading from Acts 3, it talks about times of refreshing that come from being in the presence of the Lord. This seems like a fitting phrase for my pilgrimage.  Certainly, Montserrat has been that for me. The … Continue reading

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First Spanish Steps

And he departed from our sight that we might return to our heart, and there find him. For he departed, and behold he is here. – Saint Augustine I read these words just as I was departing from home. They … Continue reading

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What Do You Say?

What do you say? Those who are grieving are in need of healing words. The disciples were are at loss I am sure after Christ died.  Then today in the Gospel, the two Marys ran with fear and great joy … Continue reading

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Resurrection Reality

Do you believe in the Resurrection?  I do. That changes everything for me. Easter is about this outstanding miracle in our lives–Christ has conquered the grave and so we do not need to fear death. Death does not have the … Continue reading

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Been There

I have been there before. That awful day after…..the one where you stare vacantly at nothing really. Your loved one is gone and you are shell-shocked. Everything feels surreal. Wasn’t it just the other day when you called him…when you … Continue reading

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What is Truth?

Today we move from serving to suffering and back to serving. After last night’s footwashing, we go to the cross as we listen to the great story of Good Friday. We stand in the paradox of something horrible being labeled … Continue reading

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