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Fresh Joy
In today’s Advent reading Isaiah mentions fresh joy. Those words struck a chord with me. I have not quite been in desolation lately but I have been close. I have been numbing a bit on video games which is never … Continue reading
Posted in #Advent, #Consolation, #Desolation, #prayer, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #AdventCandles, #Blessed, #cancer, #CheckIn, #Distractions, #Free, #FreshJoy, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #LightoftheWorld, #Peace, #Prayer, #SadNews
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Weary Ways
Sometimes the road seems long, uphill and weary. We can be overwhelmed and miss God’s presence in these times. The past two days have been a tad challenging. Sitting around in hospitals is distressing but over the years I have … Continue reading
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Tagged #, #Blessings, #cancer, #current events, #Faith, #family, #Friendship, #Godisgood, #GodisInControl, #Gratitude, #GreatPhysician, #Healing, #healinghope, #HealingPrayers, #hopespringseternal, #HopeWins, #Jesus, #Joy, #Peace, #Prayer
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Regret
An angel kneels at the tomb of someone who has passed on. Buried with that person are all the dreams, successes, failures, and regrets that were experienced in life. No opportunity to redo what has been left undone or poorly … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #BetterthanaHollywoodEnding, #cancer, #Creator&Creature, #Creaturehood, #Emotions, #Friendship, #GodatWork, #Godisgood, #Gratitude, #Jesus, #Joy, #LifeLessons, #Peace, #Prayer, #Regrets, #SinHistory, #SpiritualExercises
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Settling In
I know there are important world events unraveling, or rather unfolding, but I have not really put my attention there beyond the first few hours of the morning. I watched Hillary’s speech and wept. Not because I was a great … Continue reading
Posted in #Consolation, #Desolation, #prayer, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #Action, #Blessings, #cancer, #courage, #current events, #Decluttering, #Election, #GlassCeilingSucks, #GodisInControl, #Gratitude, #Home, #Joy, #Prayer, #RuleroftheUniverse
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Direct My Heart
Macabees is a hard read. One son after another is killed for his faith, with their mother encouraging them on before she also refuses to deny her God. They all put their trust in God and believe that their lives … Continue reading
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Hard Pressed
The First Reading today is a hard one to hear and comprehend and yet I am exactly there–hard pressed, as Paul says in Philippians 1: For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live … Continue reading
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Granola Girl
I am not a particularly luxurious person. I have always thought of myself as having a simple lifestyle. I have not spent a ton of money on possessions; my focus has been on experience and adventures. I still have … Continue reading
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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
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Tagged #beauty, #Blessed, #Blessings, #cancer, #Examen, #Friendship, #GranolaGirl, #Gratitude, #Home, #HomeisWheretheHeartIs, #Joy, #MattersoftheHeart, #Miracles, #Prayer, #StAnthony, #Stuff
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God in all things 