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Angel Apparations

Today was all about Angels. For the first time since leaving home, I went to a mass in  English today.  I have had my missilette with me this whole time so I have been able to access the written English versions … Continue reading

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A Fastening

Peter is redeemed in today’s Gospel but it takes some humility and a statement of faith before it comes to that. I have always been troubled by John 21. Jesus seems to be playing a mind game of sorts with … Continue reading

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Infinite Beauty of God

When we see a beautiful object, a beautiful garden, or a beautiful flower, let us think that there we behold a ray of the infinite beauty of God, who has given existence to that object. – St. Alphonsus Mary Liguori … Continue reading

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Nothing Lost

Never  be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. – St. Francis de Sales These words can be found at … Continue reading

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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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What Kind of God

  What God is this that reaches in and cups my heart? Who can change a soul so drastically that there is no point of return? How can I tell you what has happened to me when I myself do … Continue reading

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Beauty as Duty

We have been given a duty In every day to find beauty Glimpse it hiding in the Light Always within your sight A splash of colour bright A flower in bloom that’s white Or catch it in the subtle joy Of … 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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Following the Old Path

Photographs seem to be out of the question right now. I will try to figure this out when I get to a place with better wifi connections. For some reason, the blog does not give me a photo option. I … Continue reading

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