Category Archives: #Travel

Tick Tock

It has been about a month since the clock in my head began to tick loudly. I am not sure if it started with my party, the turning over of yet another calendar month, the beginning of good-byes, or a … Continue reading

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Pray to Her

 The first reading  from mass today, celebrated at Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal,  set a tone for the day as my aunt and I followed in Saint Marguerite d’Youville’s  footsteps. Second Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 inspires us to live by a different … Continue reading

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Renewed in Love

Today is the feast day of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commemorating the joyous encounter of Mary and her cousin Elizabeth while they are both pregnant. I love this reading of Luke 1:39-56  because it clearly shows that … Continue reading

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In Remembrance

The Body and Blood of Christ Feast is especially dear to me. I have a great love of the Eucharist.The complexity of the Eucharist is revealed in today’s mass readings. In 1 Corinthians 11, the Last Supper is explained as … Continue reading

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Laughter Unfurled

Do you have people who are part of your tribe–the ones where laughter unfurls and joy madly whirls? Those folks know your story because they have been there at various junctures, have been part of the lessons learned and the … Continue reading

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You are Brave

You are brave.  I heard these words many times this morning.  I find them a little overwhelming, to be honest. I felt somewhat nervous about the task at hand. I don’t often feel brave. I feel at peace. I feel … Continue reading

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Go with the Flow

I had a busy day of sorts. I had gotten a good 9 hours of deep sleep and hope to still get to bed relatively early tonight so this will be a shorter blog. I had a few things to … Continue reading

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Veni Sancti Spiritus

Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy … Continue reading

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Fatima and Sheep

I was in Fatima just a few short weeks ago which seems quite distant now. On this day 99 years ago, Mary appeared to the three young shepherd children, responding that she had come from Heaven. She would appear five … Continue reading

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Joyful Tears

Since returning from Spain I have had some medical tests. Yesterday I met with the oncologist-in-training to discuss the results.  I did not know which way the appointment would go. I have been feeling fairly well since my return, albeit … Continue reading

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