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Looking into Faces
I am part of an Ignatian Lay Volunteer group and we have retreats a couple of times a year. The theme of today’s was appropriately, mercy. In the Catholic Church we are celebrating a Year of Mercy. Led by a … Continue reading
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The Broad View
That party game that asks hard questions came to mind today. What if you had one year left to live? What would you change? What would you do? I actually posed that question to a small group of colleagues during a … Continue reading
Heart Happiness
“I carry happiness in my heart. If I become ill, if I am persecuted, if I am dying – incidents of no importance. In reality all these things will contribute to strengthen my peace and to increase my happiness. In … Continue reading
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Hello From the Other Side
Their work done for the day in Mark 4, Jesus invites his disciples to go across to the other side. They get in a boat, leave the crowd behind, and Jesus falls asleep despite a wild windstorm that arises. His … Continue reading
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Hope Not Worry
Pray, hope and don’t worry. – St. Pius of Pietrelcina This quote was at the and of the daily readings today. They are timely words as I begin a new leg of this adventure. I now enter the waiting game. This … Continue reading
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Secret Treasure
What is the secret of finding the Treasure? There isn’t one. The Treasure is everywhere. It is offered to us at every moment and wherever we find ourselves. All creatures, friends or enemies, pour it out abundantly. ~Jean Pierre de Caussade. … Continue reading
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Facing Giants
Over a year has passed since I’ve been involved in any formal exercise program. This afternoon marked my first attempt of returning to an exercise class. I chose a MELT class at the Pilates studio. I wasn’t really sure … Continue reading
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Why Raise Questions?
Today’s Gospel reading from Mark is about a man who was paralyzed. His friends brought him to Jesus, after digging through the roof and lowering him down on his mat. When Jesus saw the faith of the man’s friends, he … Continue reading
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Mercy Given
Today was my last dressing change for my PICC line prior to having it removed tomorrow after my last chemo treatment. I had two of my favourite nurses work with me today. I have to admit that I will miss … Continue reading
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The River
This winter the river was not yet frozen over by mid-December. Today as we celebrate the baptism of Jesus, flowing waters of grace are on my mind. We read in the The Gospel of Luke that John was baptizing people … Continue reading
God in all things 