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Treasured People

Before I begin this blog post I want to do a short public service announcement in regards to a book that just was released this week.  I first met Jarem Sawatsky when he was hardly an adult but I could … Continue reading

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Give Me Courage

I have been out of commission most of this week with fever and chills. Now I have a hacking cough setting in.  I have slept away most of the week.  In my waking hours, at various odd times of the … Continue reading

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At Home

I never really considered Jesus having a home as an adult. I suppose mostly I believe this because of the Scripture where it says that the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.  Twice this week though, … Continue reading

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Harden Not Your Hearts

I was thinking a little today about a conversation I had with my physiotherapist a while back. He asked if people drove me crazy with all their whining and little problems.  I understood what he meant but the reality is … Continue reading

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The Beloved

What does it mean to be someone’s Beloved? Today as the Baptism of the Lord in the Church calendar, a voice from heaven recognizes the man, Jesus, who is standing in the Jordan River, having been baptized by John, as … Continue reading

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Miracle Man

In May last year, I went to visit family in Montreal.  I spent a day at St. Joseph’s Oratory where Saint Andre Bessette, commonly known to the people of the city as Brother Andre, had originally paid homage to St. … Continue reading

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Exactly Where I Am Meant

Interesting readings today! I always think of a friend of mine when I read the Nathanael reading. He and I share a special memory regarding it. Nathanael is a man without deceit we are told, a man who knows that … Continue reading

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What to Become?

In the Gospel of Luke today, we read about the naming of John the Baptist, who is given a moniker that puzzles people. Only when Zechariah concurs with his wife Elizabeth about the name does a bit of Christmas magic … Continue reading

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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

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Lesson From Job

For I know that my Redeemer lives… These words were proclaimed at my sister’s memorial service 20+ years ago by her close and longtime childhood friend.  They are usually part of the First Reading on All Soul’s Day and every … Continue reading

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