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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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Held Fast
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season … Continue reading
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Dream Visits
In the wee hours of this morning, I had my first dream about Dad since he died. I am still trying to figure out what it all means and I can’t remember everything that happened. I do know for at … Continue reading
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Following the Good Road
Go forth in peace, for you have followed the good road. Go forth without fear, for he who created you has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Blessed be you, my God, for … Continue reading
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What Should I Give You?
Appearing to Solomon in a dream, the Lord asks Solomon what he should be given. This First Reading is a bit startling when you think about it. Why would God ask us what we think we should be given? How … Continue reading
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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
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Address Book Changes
Friendship has ebbs and flows, and trying to weather challenges sometimes changes your address book. I first found that phrase in a book by Stephanie Ericsson entitled Companion Through the Darkness: Inner Dialogues on Grief. Ericsson had lost her husband … Continue reading
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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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Stone Pillow
We do not always have physical comforts in life. Jacob takes a stone for a pillow in the Genesis reading today. He finds rest for his body but his mind wanders into an amazing dream world where a ladder is … Continue reading
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God in all things 