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Setting the World on Fire
Artwork by Anthony Chiarella, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada This Sunday was Pentecost and on Saturday the Royal Wedding occurred. That got me thinking about how we each are given fire on our baptism. Pentecost, of course, is the feast where the … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #current events, #Dr.MartinLutherKingJr, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Loved, #Memories, #Pentecost, #Prayer, #Relationships
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The One Who Sent Us
Last weekend marked three years since my liver resection and two years since my big Freedom 55 Birthday Party. Saturday marked the first event and Monday I became a Heinz 57 Special. My cousin and our mutual friend had flown … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #ChildofGod, #family, #Freedom, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #The-One-Who-Sent-Us, community
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Dying as I Have Lived
In these past years, I have tried to live more and more authentically. When people look at my life. more or less, a consistency is there. God has been my stronghold. My faith has carried me through some of the … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Free, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #TrustinJesus, #WhoAmI?
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Wounded Healers
Ah, poor Thomas, late to the party and thus left out of rejoicing. I will not believe, he asserts, even though all the others say that Jesus is risen and has returned. We are sometimes slow to catch on. There … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #DoubtingThomas, #Friendship, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #ResurrectionPower, #Spain, #Sundayreadings, #WoundedHealers
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Why Weep?
In John’s rendition of the Resurrection story today, Mary Magdalene stands weeping outside the tomb. An angel in white asks why she is weeping. She has lost her Lord twice–once in death by crucifixion and now his body is seemingly … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #family, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #LettingGo, #LivinguntilIDie, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Stuff, #Waiting
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The Quiet Tomb
A couple of decades ago I was on a retreat team that hosted a Holy Triduum weekend. The event ended up being one of the most profound experiences of my life. We created a rich and powerful journey for the … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #ChristCrucified, #Easter, #EasterisComing, #EasterJoy, #Feelings, #GodKnows, #Gratitude, #Holy Saturday, #Joy, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Triduum, #Waiting
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Abandoned
Abandoned….as I sat in the church after the altar was stripped that word echoed in my head. The invitation from the priest had been to sit for a bit in the bareness of the sanctuary and consider how Christ felt … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Friendship, #GodisLove, #GoodFriday, #Gratitude, #Memories, #MercifulGod, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Waiting
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Sharing Stories
What happens when we take a risk and share something vulnerable with another person? Oftentimes a sacred encounter occurs. I have experienced this sacredness many times over the decades. Whether the conversation happens one-on-one or in a small group. the … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #Feelings, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Memories, #Peace, #Relationships, #Storytelling, community
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Only Imagine
We all do it at some point. We lose our way, fear gets the best of us, temptation seemingly cannot be overcome. We betray the Beloved. I have done it. I still do it some days. I probably will until … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #family, #Free, #Freedom, #Gratitude, #Home, #ICanOnlyImagine, #Joy, #JoyUnspeakable, #Memories, #MercifulGod, #MercyMe, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Waiting
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For You, Anything
These are strange and wonderful times where some people can say what they need to say clearly. I love that. I have pondered so much in my heart lately. I am full. Today’s Gospel reading is the Prodigal Son. I … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #Contemplations, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #GiftofLife, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #GreatPhysician, #Home, #Joy, #lifeisforliving, #LivinguntilIDie, #Memories, #MercifulGod, #Peace, #Prayer, #Prodigals, #Relationships, community
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God in all things 