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As You Choose
My pastor told an interesting story today at mass. The gist of it went something like this: Near a village lived an old man who was very wise and could answer hard questions. Many people came to him, seeking his … Continue reading
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Toxic Waste
The mind can be a dumping ground for toxic waste. I have been in a bit of a funk lately. As I met with my therapist this morning we tried to pinpoint when it started. It comes and goes. I … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #ChemoQuestions, #Discernment, #Emotions, #Feelings, #Friendship, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Peace, #Prayer, #Principle&Foundation, #SpiritualExercises, #ToxicWaste
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Carried Away
The story of Lazarus and the rich man is haunting. Really, we could substitute ourselves into the scene in true Ignatian-style contemplation and be the rich man. What would it be that would keep us on the other side of … Continue reading
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Dead Man Sitting
The Gospel today is from Luke 7 and recounts the story of Jesus’ encounter with a widow who had lost her only son. Jesus sees the large crowd around her and is filled with compassion. Then Jesus does something extraordinary … Continue reading
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No Longer Worthy
The Gospel reading from Luke 15 is the well-known story of the Prodigals. The priest tonight at mass taught me the other meaning of prodigal….I only knew it as wasteful and extravagant. It also means giving something on a lavish … Continue reading
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