Tag Archives: #courage

Slow Work of God

This morning I had the opportunity to hear some inspiring words for the path I am on. Jesuit Fr. Gregory Boyle founded HomeBoy and HomeGirl Industries 27 years ago in Los Angeles to create a kinship between rival gang members … Continue reading

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Holy Guardian Angels

O God, who in your unfathomable providence are pleased to send your holy Angels to guard us, hear our supplication as we cry to you, that we may always be defended by their protection and rejoice eternally in their company. … Continue reading

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A Rare Rising

I have been thinking quite a bit about the skinned knees of God who is yoked to us and falls with us in our attempts in life. Over the weekend I picked up Brene Brown’s latest book again and found … Continue reading

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Still Standing

Dodging the slings and arrows of those around us can be frustrating. In Numbers 11, Joshua, who is one of the chosen men by Moses, comes like a kid on the playground to his teacher, when he hears the news … Continue reading

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Resting Angels

Remember also, Lord, your servants, who have gone before us with the sign of faith and rest in the sleep of peace. Grant them, O Lord, we pray, and all who sleep in Christ, a place of refreshment, light and … Continue reading

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Protection for the Righteous

The readings are challenging today. Wisdom 2 has the godless saying: Let us lie in wait for the righteous one who makes life inconvenient to us and opposes our actions…let us test what will happen at the end of his … Continue reading

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First Saturdays

On first Saturdays at my church after mass, we have healing teams pray with people who are in need of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. I have gone to these prayer teams for years now and today was no different. … Continue reading

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Fully Pleasing to God

The daily mass readings were wonderful today. The fifth Chapter of Luke tells the magnificent story of Peter having fished all night to no avail. When Jesus had finished speaking to the crowds he recommended Simon put out into the … Continue reading

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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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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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