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Laughter Unfurled

Do you have people who are part of your tribe–the ones where laughter unfurls and joy madly whirls? Those folks know your story because they have been there at various junctures, have been part of the lessons learned and the … Continue reading

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You are Brave

You are brave.  I heard these words many times this morning.  I find them a little overwhelming, to be honest. I felt somewhat nervous about the task at hand. I don’t often feel brave. I feel at peace. I feel … Continue reading

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Genuiness of Faith

The First Reading from 1 Peter 1 today says that even if you suffer various trials now, you can rejoice regarding the genuineness of your faith, which is tested by this fire, because it will result in praise, glory and … Continue reading

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Hope Does Not Disappoint

Trinity Sunday is a mystery to most folks.  Who or what is the Trinity?  To say that I believe in One God of Three Entities would be the Catholic belief of Trinity–God the Father , the Son, and the Spirit. … Continue reading

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Glory of God

The glory of the God shimmers all around us. Do we have eyes to see it? This time of year colours catch the eye every other second. My social worker had asked me if I had noticed a heightened awareness … Continue reading

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Strive to be Free

As part of an Ignatian Lay Volunteer Group, I have been reading Chris Lowney’s book, Pope Francis, Why He Leads the Way He Leads, an enlightening book on leadership. Lowney examines Pope Francis/Fr. Bergoglio’s values and leadership style in light … Continue reading

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Fatima and Sheep

I was in Fatima just a few short weeks ago which seems quite distant now. On this day 99 years ago, Mary appeared to the three young shepherd children, responding that she had come from Heaven. She would appear five … Continue reading

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Freedom 55 Festivities

Whew! Wasn’t that a party? In facing the reality of my illness, many folks asked what they could do. I took a risk that could have backfired. I asked them to throw me a Freedom 55 Bash, knowing full well … Continue reading

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Trust Me

  A year ago I was in a hospital bed, recovering from a liver resection.  The doctors were not sure that I would survive the surgery and even if I did they were uncertain whether the surgery would be successful. … Continue reading

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What Message?

I came across a message from an Aboriginal MP who is in my riding who says he plans to vote against his party’s proposed bill to legalize physician-assisted death. As I read the article, I heard a resounding Exactly!! in … Continue reading

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