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Entitlement & Ego
In my morning devotional this past week, Sarah Young in her book, Jesus Always, stated that thankfulness is the best antidote to a sense of entitlement–the poisonous attitude that ‘the world owes me.’ I have spent time this week thinking … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #cancer, #Creator&Creature, #Ego, #Examen, #FacingDeath, #FirstWorldIssues, #Free, #God'sPlan, #goodhands=God'shands, #P&F, #Peace, #Prayer, #SenseofEntitlement, #spiritualexercises; 19thannotation
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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
Posted in #BibleStories, #Consolation, #Desolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #beauty, #Blessings, #cancer, #Distractions, #Easter, #Examen, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #Grief, #Hope, #Joy, #JoyUnspeakable, #KeepingItReal, #KitchenDancing, #LivinguntilIDie, #lovewins, #mystery, #Peace, #Prayer, #Waiting, Compassion
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Moving Forward
I am laying in my bed in my new home – a wonderful two-bedroom apartment that will allow me to have visitors for tea and even for overnight. The view is spectacular. I am on the eighth floor, overlooking the … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Saints, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #beauty, #Blessed, #Blessings, #cancer, #Examen, #Friendship, #GranolaGirl, #Gratitude, #Home, #HomeisWheretheHeartIs, #Joy, #MattersoftheHeart, #Miracles, #Prayer, #StAnthony, #Stuff
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Lamentable Past
The quote at the end of today’s mass readings was by St. Francis Xavier: Speak to them of the great mercy of God… Sometimes people are helped by your telling of your own lamentable past. I often wonder why I … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #Examen, #Examen Spiritual Exercises, #Free, #FruitsofSpirit, #MercifulGod, #Mercy, #Peace, #Prayer, dailyreadings#
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Community Love
I returned home from my most recent travels in a bit of a funk. It has taken me several days to de-funk and unpack what has been going on for me. I acknowledged yesterday that I was grumpy and hating … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #Travel, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #AMDG, #Angelsaroundus, #BeautyofLife, #Blessed, #cancer, #comfortandjoy, #courage, #EntertainingAngels, #EverythingINeed, #Examen, #Faith, #FriendsareGolden, #friendsaregrace, #Funerals, #GenerousGiver, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #Godisgood, #GodisLove, #GodwithUs, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #lovewins
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Looking to Jesus
Brothers and sisters, Hebrews often begins, and the second reading tonight is no different. The assembly is listening as Paul speaks, encouraging us to remember that we are not alone, but surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. We are … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Blessed, #cancer, #change, #courage, #decisionmaking, #Do whateverhetellsyou, #EverythingINeed, #Examen, #Examen Spiritual Exercises, #Faith, #friendsaregrace, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #Godisgood, #GodisLove, #GodwithUs, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #lovewins, #Sundayreadings, ; #lifelonglessons
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Dressed in Purple
Lazarus, hunger and hurting, is our worst nightmare. The rich man, dressed in purple and in fine linen, is oblivious to his privilege in today’s Gospel. He feasts daily without really noticing the poor and starving Lazarus, though he does seem … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Blessed, #Examen, #Faith, #grateful, #lovewins, #SpiritualExercises, dailyreadings#
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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
Posted in #BibleStories, #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #EntertainingAngels, #Examen, #Faith, #FeastDays, #GenerousGiver, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings
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Birthday Blessings
He must bring a warm pride to God’s heart as he engages in service in humble and small ways, improving life for so many others. Continue reading
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Tagged #AmazingFriends, #Blessed, #Examen, #HappyBirthday, #RoleModels, #SpiritualExercises
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God in all things 