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The Value of a Life
I think of her sometimes. She was a young woman who had been hit by a drunk driver. Her life changed drastically then. She was left without the ability to walk or talk. We were about the same age … Continue reading
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End of Life Issues
The archdiocese I live in is hosting an end-of-life series over the next couple of weeks. I missed the first one and will not be able to make the third one but I did attend last night’s session. The priest … Continue reading
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Breathtaking Beauty
Have you ever experienced that moment when you cannot breathe because something is so beautiful? Sometimes a photo just cannot do justice to something so spectacular. Approaching the Basilica of La Sagrada Familia I was struck by how different it … Continue reading
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Embracing Silence
“We are gradually losing the art of silence. Of walking down the street lost in our own thoughts. Of closing the door to our rooms and being quiet. Of sitting on a park bench and just thinking. We may fear … Continue reading
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What’s Left?
What’s Left? What’s left to say, my friend? You’ve been there through it all In the challenging times, a God-send In the joyful moments, a doll! You are light in the dark, Illuminating every dismal place On my heart, … Continue reading
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Nothing Lost
Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. – St. Francis de Sales These words can be found at … Continue reading
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Remind Yourself
“Often remind yourself that you are in the presence of God.” – St. John Baptist de la Salle. This quote was at the end of the daily readings today because of the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. … Continue reading
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Full of Grace
How often in these situations must Mary have returned inwardly to the hour when God’s angel had spoken to her, pondering afresh the greeting: “Rejoice, full of grace! “And the consoling words: “Do not be afraid!” – Pope Benedict XVI … Continue reading
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Times of Refreshing
In today’s first reading from Acts 3, it talks about times of refreshing that come from being in the presence of the Lord. This seems like a fitting phrase for my pilgrimage. Certainly, Montserrat has been that for me. The … Continue reading
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First Spanish Steps
And he departed from our sight that we might return to our heart, and there find him. For he departed, and behold he is here. – Saint Augustine I read these words just as I was departing from home. They … Continue reading
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God in all things 