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Shine the Light
I spent a good chunk of time praying in Assisi before this cross. We have a replica in the chapel of my parish. I quietly slipped into that prayer space today after mass and let myself be transported in time, … Continue reading
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Tagged #Action, #Assisi, #cancer, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Peace, #Prayer, #ServetheLord, #serviceisjoy, #ShineBrightly, #StarfishStory, #StarLight
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Withered Hands and Hearts
Today’s Gospel had me questioning if it was worse to have a withered hand or a withered heart. Lately, I have wondered if some of our hearts have lost the way. I feel great sadness when I see the Negative … Continue reading
Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #Action, #cancer, #ComeToMe, #ComparingKills, #Free, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #Joy, #JoyUnspeakable, #lovewins, #PatchAdams, #Peace, #Prayer, #RejoicingTogether
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Time Flies
A friend sent me these words of encouragement last week written by John O’Donahue from his poem, BENNACHT (BLESSING): May the nourishment of the earth be yours, may the clarity of light be yours, may the fluency of the ocean … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #AMDG, #beauty, #Blessings, #cancer, #ClothedinJoy, #FearNot!, #Gratitude, #great cloud of witnesses, #InvisibleCloak, #Joy, #LivinguntilIDie, #Peace, #Prayer, #SpiritBlowing, #Waiting
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At Home
I never really considered Jesus having a home as an adult. I suppose mostly I believe this because of the Scripture where it says that the Son of Man has no place to lay his head. Twice this week though, … Continue reading
Harden Not Your Hearts
I was thinking a little today about a conversation I had with my physiotherapist a while back. He asked if people drove me crazy with all their whining and little problems. I understood what he meant but the reality is … Continue reading
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Tagged #BrokenButBlessed, #BrokenVessel, #cancer, #CannotCompare, #ComparingCrosses, #Gratitude, #HardenNotMyHeart, #Mountains&Molehills, #PatienceisaVirtue, #Peace, #Prayer, #PrayerList, #Rosary, community, dailyreadings#
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The Beloved
What does it mean to be someone’s Beloved? Today as the Baptism of the Lord in the Church calendar, a voice from heaven recognizes the man, Jesus, who is standing in the Jordan River, having been baptized by John, as … Continue reading
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Tagged #BabeinaManager, #cancer, #Contemplations, #Creator&Creature, #family, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #Home, #JesusHeals, #LovingGod, #MyBeloved, #OrdinaryTime, #Peace, #Prayer, #UnconditionalLove, community, dailyreadings#
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Be Radiant!
My Magi are interspersed with candles this year as they make their way to the stable. The first reading for Epiphany is delightful. From Isaiah 60:1-6, the theme is light: Arise, shine! Be radiant! What struck me reading it was … Continue reading
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Miracle Man
In May last year, I went to visit family in Montreal. I spent a day at St. Joseph’s Oratory where Saint Andre Bessette, commonly known to the people of the city as Brother Andre, had originally paid homage to St. … Continue reading
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Exactly Where I Am Meant
Interesting readings today! I always think of a friend of mine when I read the Nathanael reading. He and I share a special memory regarding it. Nathanael is a man without deceit we are told, a man who knows that … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #family, #Friendship, #FuntobeaNun, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Kaizen, #LayDownLife, #Peace, #Prayer, #TrustingGod, community, dailyreadings#
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Kaizen Resolution
Open hands as we enter this New Year. I have chosen to enter a little social experiment at the invitation of a friend of mine. We had to say yes, without knowing the details, but I took a risk because … Continue reading
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Tagged #Action, #Examen Spiritual Exercises, #grateful, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Kaizen, #Prayer, #SmallImprovements
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God in all things 