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Hope Shines Through

I was at the prison for my monthly volunteer time tonight and I met a very interesting young man from Northern Canada. He was first arrested at age (almost) 10. Half of his life has been spent behind bars. He … Continue reading

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Melting Snow

I took this photo about a week ago and the snow is melting here since. I have been home for a week and do not seem to have mice scurrying around. This is a blessing. I can maybe start cleaning … Continue reading

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Such Beauty

Now that spring is sneaking in through the back door, I must confess that I love to drive in this province of mine. The wildlife is returning to activity and the vast prairies roll out, still sprinkled with snow, but … Continue reading

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Flying High

I think even the birds are happy that the sun was shining today and the temperatures warm. I saw many hawks and a bald eagle as I drove through my beautiful province. Once I got outside the city, the snow … Continue reading

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Out on a Limb

Today’s first reading is one that I have loved from the day I first read it. A priest told me about it: Daniel 13 and the story of Susanna.  This lovely story is only read on weekdays at masses. I … Continue reading

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Come out!

I love today’s Gospel reading of the Raising of Lazarus. When I was in Singapore, I went to a concert by Corrinne May who had a song entitled Lazarus that caught my attention. “Lazarus, come out of your tomb.” The … Continue reading

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Control to Compassion

There are signs of life in the stalemate of spring. This weekend I have been in a retreat entitled Control to Compassion by Fr. Michael Crosby and it echoes the outside world. If we can let go, something much more … Continue reading

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What is Essential

For those of you who follow me regularly, you may have wondered where I was. I took a break from the Internet during my silent retreat. I had a very powerful and healing time in the stillness. I brought my … Continue reading

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Which God?

Which God do you worship? There are many. Some we do not even know we bow down to. Perhaps you do not worship any God at all, except your own power and independence. I am going on retreat for a … Continue reading

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Needing Aslan

This week continues to be exhausting as I still am sleepless as mice menances dance in my head while I lay in bed. I would like to escape to Narnia and sit with Aslan. I could rest my head upon … Continue reading

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