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Recognizing the Divine
We are truly blessed in life if we find a someone who loves us despite our flaws. Today is the anniversary of the death of my friend Ginny. She was a complex woman. I think we were similar in that … Continue reading
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Let Grace Lead
This day has given me much to ponder, from start to end. During my morning prayer time, I read the meditation that accompanies the Sunday mass readings. Towards the end of it, these words by Kelly Bourke touched a chord … Continue reading
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Tagged #Action, #beauty, #cancer, #ComeBacktoMe, #Distractions, #Feelings, #FollowerofChrist, #Free, #goodhands=God'shands, #Grace, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Memories, #MyBeloved, #OffTrack, #Peace, #Prayer, #SinnerandSaint, #Sundayreadings, #TrustingGod, #TrustinJesus, #Waiting, community
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Wind Whispers
Sitting outside on my balcony, I let the wind whisper to me tonight. I was trying to read but I kept getting distracted by the rustling leaves on the trees as the wind told them secrets and helped them dance. … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #BeingBrave, #cancer, #courage, #DanceofLife, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Freedom, #Friendship, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #HolySpirit, #Joy, #Lament, #Memories, #OrdinaryExtraordinaryDays, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #SagebrushandSparrowIllustration, #Storytelling, #TheBrokenWay, #TrustGod, #Waiting
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God of All Time
I read Jesus Calling at the end of each day, unless, of course, I am exhausted and fall into bed hardly able to keep my eyes open. A few nights ago, I read this meditation: I am the God of … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Desolation, #prayer, #Travel, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #cancer, #current events, #Distractions, #family, #Feelings, #Friendship, #GodisLove, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Kairos, #lovewins, #LoveYourNeighbour, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Spain, #Waiting
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Broken Things
I am reading Ann Voskamp’s book, The Broken Way: a daring path into the abundant life very slowly. I am beginning to nap more and so my reading time is less. I think I need to do more than just … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Saints, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged ##Transformation, #AnnVoskamp, #beauty, #BrokenButBlessed, #BrokenVessel, #cancer, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #Godhasthis, #Godisgood, #GodisInControl, #GodisLove, #Gratitude, #Joy, #LiesinYourHead, #LifeLessons, #LiveYourLife, #lovewins, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Seaglass, #TruthPrevails, community
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Sown in the Heart
When I think about today’s Gospel reading, I cannot help but think of Dad’s garden this year, with its wild mix of weeds and flowers. Dad was a pretty darn good sower. He always had more tomatoes than he could … Continue reading
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Tagged #100-foldYield, #beauty, #Blessings, #cancer, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #GardenerGod, #Gratitude, #HannahHurnard, #hardconsolation, #Hind'sFeet, #Joy, #Mountains&Valleys, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #SowingSaintlySeeds, #SparklingSurprises, #Sundayreadings, #Waiting
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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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Tagged #CanadaDay, #cancer, #DailyReading, #Discernment, #Distractions, #Emotions, #Examen Spiritual Exercises, #family, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #Godinallthings, #Gratitude, #Jesus, #Joy, #MercifulGod, #Peace, #Prayer, #Principle&Foundation, #Relationships, #Storytelling, #Stuff, Compassion
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When Life Sucks
Last spring after I had my Ignatian pilgrimage in Spain, I headed south to Portugal to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. Today is the 100th anniversary of Mary’s appearance to the three shepherd children. I still do not … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #Detachment, #Distractions, #family, #Fatima, #FeastDays, #Feelings, #Friendship, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #GreatPhysician, #hardconsolation, #hopespringseternal, #HopeWins, #LettingGo, #LifeLessons, #LivinguntilIDie, #MercifulGod, #OurLady, #OurLadyofFatima, #Peace, #Prayer, #SomebodytoLeanOn, #Stuff, #Trust, #Waiting, community
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Glorious Joy
Yesterday’s Gospel reading had this fabulous phrase in it: rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could do so everyday? The reality is that some circumstances preclude us from feeling that way. The last … Continue reading
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God in all things 