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Fatima and Sheep
I was in Fatima just a few short weeks ago which seems quite distant now. On this day 99 years ago, Mary appeared to the three young shepherd children, responding that she had come from Heaven. She would appear five … 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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Tagged #amazinggrace, #AMDG, #BeautyBalm, #Blessed, #CSLewis, #DivineShine, #EasterJoy, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #Father'sFingerprints, #GenerousGiver, #Godinallthings, #Godisgood, #GodisLove, #GodwithUs, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #IncarnateLove, #lovewins, #SpiritualExercises
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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
Trust Me
A year ago I was in a hospital bed, recovering from a liver resection. The doctors were not sure that I would survive the surgery and even if I did they were uncertain whether the surgery would be successful. … Continue reading
Posted in #CancerSurvivor, #Consolation, #Miracles, #prayer, #YearofMercy, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Ignatian, Spirituality
Tagged #amazinggrace, #BirthdayJoy, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #EasterJoy, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #FeastDays, #Freedom55, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #GreatPhysician, #JesusCalling, #lovewins, #TrustingGod, dailyreadings#
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Joyful Tears
Since returning from Spain I have had some medical tests. Yesterday I met with the oncologist-in-training to discuss the results. I did not know which way the appointment would go. I have been feeling fairly well since my return, albeit … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #courage, #EasterJoy, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #GreatPhysician, #healinghope, #HealingPrayers, #lovewins
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The Value of a Life
I think of her sometimes. She was a young woman who had been hit by a drunk driver. Her life changed drastically then. She was left without the ability to walk or talk. We were about the same age … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #EasterJoy, #EndofLifeQuestions, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #lovewins, #pro-Love, #SpiritualExercises, dailyreadings#
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End of Life Issues
The archdiocese I live in is hosting an end-of-life series over the next couple of weeks. I missed the first one and will not be able to make the third one but I did attend last night’s session. The priest … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #Blessed, #cancer, #change, #courage, #EasterJoy, #EndofLifeQuestions, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #lovewins, #SpiritualExercises
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Breathtaking Beauty
Have you ever experienced that moment when you cannot breathe because something is so beautiful? Sometimes a photo just cannot do justice to something so spectacular. Approaching the Basilica of La Sagrada Familia I was struck by how different it … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #Angelsaroundus, #beau, #BeautyBalm, #BeautyofLife, #beautyrestores, #Blessed, #cancer, #courage, #EasterJoy, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #grateful, #lovewins
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Embracing Silence
“We are gradually losing the art of silence. Of walking down the street lost in our own thoughts. Of closing the door to our rooms and being quiet. Of sitting on a park bench and just thinking. We may fear … Continue reading
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Tagged ##BeautifulBlueBall, #amazinggrace, #beachbalm, #BeachLife, #BeachVacation, #BeautyBalm, #BeautyofLife, #beautyrestores, #Blessed, #cancer, #EasterJoy, #EverythingINeed, #Faith, #giftoftheSea, #Godinallthings, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful, #lovewins
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What’s Left?
What’s Left? What’s left to say, my friend? You’ve been there through it all In the challenging times, a God-send In the joyful moments, a doll! You are light in the dark, Illuminating every dismal place On my heart, … Continue reading
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God in all things 