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Bearing Fruit
Some days, I wonder whether I bear good fruit or bad. I pray that the good outweighs the bad. I use a handy little tool in Ignatian Spirituality to help monitor my actions–the Examen. Each night, I review my day, … Continue reading
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Rosary
I had one of my grandmother’s rosaries for a long while before I actually used it. Today is Our Lady of the Rosary and I have not prayed it today but I have thought about it. For many years the … Continue reading
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Beloved Vineyard Owner
The First Reading today from Isaiah speaks of an owner of a vineyard and is addressed by the writer–or singer–as beloved. The landowner has a fertile hill, planted with choice vines. Soon enough the tone changes and we see that … Continue reading
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Francis’ Way
There are so many model saints out there–that great cloud of witnesses that call us to be more. When I made my pilgrimage this summer, I would often slip my shoes off and place my bare feet on the holy … Continue reading
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Working Overtime
I have always thought my guardian angels do not get paid enough for taking care of me. I suspect that they are constantly making sure that my foot does not stumble nor do I fall. God bless them! They have … Continue reading
Saints Surrounded
I have been silent for a few days but hopefully I will get back on track now. I have missed some amazing saint feast days. Today for example is Saint Therese of the Child Jesus. I have missed the Feast … Continue reading
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Balanced
Summer is officially over on the calendar. The leaves are on fire these days, slipping into oblivion in time, scattering the ground with their lives. I often read a Jesuit priest’s evening meditations on FaceBook and tonight Jim Martin talked … Continue reading
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Early Birds
Today’s Gospel from Matthew confuses most people. Why in the world do these latecomers get the same blessings as the early birds? What is up with that? Doesn’t that seem horribly unfair? How can someone who works less than me … Continue reading
The Path to Forgiveness
This morning I went to a workshop by Amanda Lindhout on Forgiveness. Amanda was held in captivity for over 400 days in Somalia by Islamic terrorists. Today she led us through meditations on how to make forgiveness a daily practice. … Continue reading
Discernment Dish
When I was in Assisi this summer, I wondered what God would call me to this fall. Every September a half-dozen offers of good things come my way and I have to make choices because I cannot do everything. A … Continue reading
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