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Come No Closer!

In Exodus today we hear the well-known story of Moses and the burning bush. God beckons to Moses from the bush and Moses readily answers with Here I am. God then instructs him–Come no closer! Remove the sandals from our … Continue reading

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Like Children

Life seemed so much more simpler when we were little. We could play for hours and many of us did not have a worry in the world. I would be foolish to say that is the case universally because I … Continue reading

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Shut Up & Dance!

My God has always been a God of surprises who does not always use the traditional means to get my attention. Sometimes it is not Scripture readings but nature in the form of a bunny or crow. Today was no … Continue reading

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Four-Letter F Word

Today’s readings look at a four-letter f-word. Yeah, it is one we all know. You hear it on the news a lot. It is overused in high schools, the work world, and in most relationships. From job interviews to medical … Continue reading

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Strong When Weak

Irises look as fragile and magnificent as the lilies that Jesus discusses today in the Gospel. They too neither spin nor toil but God cares for them. Many believe that it is the Buddhists who have the market on mindfulness … Continue reading

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Pierced Heart

I visited The Chapel of the Miraculous Medal last summer in Paris. Built in 1815, it was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (yesterday’s Feast Day). Fifteen years later, a young novice named Catherine Labouré had three conversations with … Continue reading

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Three Weeks

Three weeks ago today I closed my eyes without knowing if I would open them again. I took a breath in Yah and a breath out weh. Yahweh. I have no further memories until I saw a light and heard … Continue reading

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Follow Me!

The wind blows in all kinds of directions and we may lose our way or become disoriented. I try to keep my gaze on the Son as much as possible. In both yesterday’s and today’s Gospels, Christ invites Peter to … Continue reading

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Why Do We Stand?

In the opening chapter of Acts today, there is a synopsis to Theophilus about how Jesus was taken up to heaven and how two men in white appeared suddenly, asking why the apostles were standing there, looking up to heaven. … Continue reading

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Lady’s Mantle

Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. This is from Psalm 47, today’s responsorial psalm. I feel the need to stand and give God a standing ovation. I am slowly  recovering from major … Continue reading

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