Tag Archives: #GodisLove

Strive to be Free

As part of an Ignatian Lay Volunteer Group, I have been reading Chris Lowney’s book, Pope Francis, Why He Leads the Way He Leads, an enlightening book on leadership. Lowney examines Pope Francis/Fr. Bergoglio’s values and leadership style in light … Continue reading

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Divine Shine

The quote at the end of today’s mass readings was from CS Lewis: I believe in Christ like I believe in the sun; not because I can see it, but by it I can see everything else.   I have … Continue reading

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Freedom 55 Festivities

Whew! Wasn’t that a party? In facing the reality of my illness, many folks asked what they could do. I took a risk that could have backfired. I asked them to throw me a Freedom 55 Bash, knowing full well … Continue reading

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My Delight is in You

The Wedding at Cana story is known to most Christians. Here Jesus turns water into wine when his mother Mary urges him to do something on behalf of the hosts because the beverage has run out. Told only in John’s … Continue reading

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Why Raise Questions?

Today’s Gospel reading from Mark is about a man who was paralyzed. His friends brought him to Jesus, after digging through the roof and lowering him down on his mat. When Jesus saw the faith of the man’s friends, he … Continue reading

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Ash Heaps and Thanks Heaps

The Canadian Thanksgiving is the perfect day to stop and be conscious of the many blessings received this year. Where do I begin? Of course, I start with the Creator who has accompanied me through all of this. From there … Continue reading

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When Did We?

I have loved Matthew 25. 31-46 for a very long time. Naturally it invokes a certain fear in me, but at the same time, that deep call to see with different eyes is an invitation that excites me. When did … Continue reading

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Love Up Close

In the Incarnation contemplation of the Second Week of the Spiritual Exercises, the director may hope that the retreatant picks up or is given the Baby Jesus to hold. This is a personal and up close moment if it happens. … Continue reading

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Love Conquers All

Ignatian Spirituality does not separate the cross from the cradle very much. Love came down with a purpose and and end in mind. Arriving clothed in human skin, God was destined to conquer all on the cross. This Christmas as … Continue reading

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Juan-abe

Today is the Feast Day of St. Juan Diego Cuauhlatoatzin, following on the heels of yesterday’s Feast of the Immaculate Conception. I love the Feast of St. Juan, a simple and poor man. I think at this time of year, … Continue reading

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