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Maccabees is not an easy reading but somehow seemed appropriate today, the day before Remembrance Day to hear the story of the persecution of the Jewish people for their beliefs. The brothers and the mother stand firm in their faith … Continue reading →

I have spent the morning trying to figure out what to do with mixed emotions. I have nothing to do, stranded here in the North, Jerrry McGuire in the background, colleague by my side, trying not to be annoyed by … Continue reading →

The best laid plans get sidetracked by Mother Nature. I am stranded in a northern snow storm. I traveled without books or other things that I needed to do. I am trying to see this delay as a gift. My … Continue reading →

Some days the whispers of the Spirit are louder than others. Several of my friends had been talking about Brene Brown and so I bought her book, The Gifts of Imperfection and devoured it. Then I heard she was doing … Continue reading →

Some days I wonder how faithful I am being to God’s call in my life. I have been working on a presentation for a class on the First Week of the Spiritual Exercises tonight when I should have been ready … Continue reading →

When was the last time you climbed a tree? I actually can say that it was June for me. I did not want to see at that moment–I wanted to be seen. It was for a group photo in South … Continue reading →

Calling all angels! Today is a day to remember our beloved who have gone before us. Names of those I still miss daily rise in my memory and embrace my heart. I am changed forever by the gifts they have … Continue reading →

Today is All Saints Day, a day to be grateful for that great cloud of witnesses that went before us who served graciously and abundantly.  Tonight I went to Taize prayer to be still and sing prayerfully. I loved the … Continue reading →

I live in a super cool neighbourhood that celebrates holidays well. Hallowe’en is no exception. Below are some of the sights from the surrounding blocks. Fun stuff!   Peace, Suzanne

People are gathering their pumpkins and checking out their wardrobes for costumes for tomorrow.  I however have thoughts of saints and sinners. My heart is looking at what my life is harvesting right now. I feel so exhausted with doing … Continue reading →