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Exulting in the Cross
The first time I saw the veneration of the cross at Taize I was puzzled watching the faithful come forward and rest their heads on the wood, which was laid flat on the ground. However when my turn came to … Continue reading
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Dining with Demons?
Today’s first reading from 1 Corinthians warns that we cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Paul says it clearly so as not to be misunderstood: I do not want you to be partners … Continue reading
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Holy Mary
Today is another Marian Feast Day–the Most Holy Name of Mary. The first reading from 1Corinthians 9 cautions the faithful to run the race in a way that it is won. The Gospel is a continuation of yesterday’s reading from … Continue reading
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Changes
Change–few embrace the concept, especially if pain is involved. Today’s Gospel invites readers to a new way of viewing the world: love your enemies? Stop judging? Forgive? Isn’t there an easier way to Heaven? How do you find enough mercy … Continue reading
Love Wins
On the eve of 9/11 my mind is wondering what tomorrow will bring for people who wake up to horrific memories. As I upload this photo and wait to start spewing my thoughts, Jason Gray’s song Love Will Have the … Continue reading
Seeing is Believing
Some days, what we see is not really what we think we have seen. This butterfly made me do a double take as the camouflage “eye” was so large. The brain has to process the visual image and make sense … Continue reading
Mary Mother
On this Marian feast day, we celebrate the Holy Mother’s vocation. Perhaps it is odd to think about Mary having a vocation. She was the living tabernacle for Jesus. Her yes changed the world. If only we knew that our … Continue reading
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Counting on Community
The readings today really stress community. Ezekiel stresses the importance of warning the wicked people to turn from their ways and in Romans 13 we see that love must be the guiding factor in the reproach. In the Gospel of … Continue reading
Cancer Sucks
A dear and caring friend and I coordinate a prison ministry out of our church. She texted me today and asked if we might visit one of the other volunteers in the hospital today after work instead of tomorrow. That … Continue reading
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Coloured by Memories
I grew up summers on this lake and loved it more than anything. I still do. I think it is where I fell in love with water and why when I am inconsolable, being near water helps. When I am … Continue reading
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God in all things 