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Code Blue in the Satellite Lab
“That cannot be for me,” I thought, as I lay there on the floor, holding my leg proudly in the air, like some wounded flamingo. “Code Blue-doesn’t that mean I’m having a heart event?” i had gone to the Satellite … Continue reading
Holy Mother Model
Mary is a model for all women, not just mothers, but all of us who take a risk and trust in a God who takes our comfort zones and stretches them far wider than we ever thought possible. This young … Continue reading
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Tagged #Blessings, #cancer, #comfortandjoy, #Discipleship, #Friendship, #GraciousGod, #Gratitude, #Joy, #marianfeast, #MaryMotherofGod, #Montserrat, #Peace, #Prayer, #StretchMarks, #Sundayreadings, #VulnerableandOpen, #Yes
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Clothed With Joy
As I read Psalm 30 tonight, I pouted. Joy has not always come in the morning this week, but I do feel clothed in Joy. When I lit the Joy candle on Sunday, I thought I would relight it as … Continue reading
Posted in #Advent, #BibleStories, #Christmas, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #AdventCandles, #ClothedinJoy, #comfortandjoy, #grateful, #Joy, #JoyUnspeakable, #Peace, #Prayer, community, dailyreadings#
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Rejoice and Blossom
Joy Sunday, Gaudete Sunday, the Pink Candle Sunday…whatever you call it, the readings today have a mixed reality message. The rejoicing does not come without a cost. The wilderness and dry land shall be glad. Strengthen the weak hands. Make … Continue reading
Posted in #Advent, #BibleStories, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #AdventCandles, #beauty, #BeStrong, #ChristmasisComing, #comfortandjoy, #DoNotBeAfraid, #family, #FreshJoy, #GreatestGiftofAll, #GreatGod, #hopeblooms, #Joy, #JoyUnspeakable, #LoveCameDown, #lovewins, #Peace, #PearlofGreatPrice, #Prayer, #RejoiceintheLordalways, #Sundayreadings, #TrueJoy, #WhatareyouLookingfor?, #WinterWonderland, community
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Community Love
I returned home from my most recent travels in a bit of a funk. It has taken me several days to de-funk and unpack what has been going on for me. I acknowledged yesterday that I was grumpy and hating … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Travel, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #AMDG, #Angelsaroundus, #BeautyofLife, #Blessed, #cancer, #comfortandjoy, #courage, #EntertainingAngels, #EverythingINeed, #Examen, #Faith, #FriendsareGolden, #friendsaregrace, #Funerals, #GenerousGiver, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #Godisgood, #GodisLove, #GodwithUs, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #lovewins
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Balance Burden
Matthew 11:28 has come to me over the decades when needed so I pay attention when I read the words Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying burdens, and I will give you rest. This gracious … Continue reading
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Intentional Witnesses
I mixed up a phrase the other day and was telling someone that I liked what I thought was the phrase of intentional witness. Really, the correct phrase that had been used was enlightened witness. I have also heard the … Continue reading
Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Saints, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #Blessed, #cancer, #change, #comfortandjoy, #courage, #Faith, #SacredWitness
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Thanking Enough
Today’s First Reading from 1 Thessalonians 3 asks a pertinent question: How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? I have just completed a one-week … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #BeachVacation, #BeautyBalm, #Blessed, #cancer, #change, #comfortandjoy, #courage, #EverythingINeed, #GenerousGiver, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #ImmenseGratitude, #JoyUnspeakable, #PhotoFix, #PrairieMeetsMountain, dailyreadings#
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Beauty Balm
Beauty has a restorative quality to it that is indescribable. Immerse yourself in scenic tranquility and a serenity steeps your soul slowly, silently. Before you know it, a new person is brewed. Whatever stress you might have felt is shed. … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #beachbalm, #beauty, #Blessed, #cancer, #change, #comfortandjoy, #courage, #Faith, #photography
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