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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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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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Tagged #amazinggrace, #BirthdayJoy, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #EasterJoy, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #FeastDays, #Freedom55, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #GreatPhysician, #JesusCalling, #lovewins, #TrustingGod, dailyreadings#
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The Truth
In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples that he is the way, and the truth, and the life. This day was one of those days…one of those days when you just simply need to believe the Truth about life … Continue reading
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Tagged #Angelsaroundus, #courage, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, dailyreadings#
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Joyful Tears
Since returning from Spain I have had some medical tests. Yesterday I met with the oncologist-in-training to discuss the results. I did not know which way the appointment would go. I have been feeling fairly well since my return, albeit … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #courage, #EasterJoy, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #GreatPhysician, #healinghope, #HealingPrayers, #lovewins
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Bearing Fruit
John has a hard lesson of bearing fruit. As disciples we must bear much fruit or God might remove the branch that does not blossom. Jesus also reminds us to abide in Him because a branch cannot bear fruit unless … Continue reading
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You Never Know
Some people have said to me in my illness that you never know–you could get hit by a bus and die before the cancer takes you. I am never really quite sure how that is supposed to be comforting. Most … Continue reading
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Tagged #courage, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #SadNews
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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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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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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #change, #courage, #EasterJoy, #EndofLifeQuestions, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #lovewins, #SpiritualExercises
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Letting Go
Letting Go Peeling away layers An endless letting go Until finally hands Wide open Receive the Gift Much earlier than desired Like a dragonfly Flitting across the sky Iridescent shimmering A brief but bright Ballet That dazzles the beholder Like … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Blessed, #courage, #EasterJoy, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful
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Shepherd’s Voice
I missed writing about Good Shepherd’s Sunday yesterday because I was too busy on my last day with my friend in Barcelona. I was acutely aware though that it was Good Shepherd’s Sunday. I have been since my former pastor … Continue reading
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God in all things 