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The One Who Sent Us
Last weekend marked three years since my liver resection and two years since my big Freedom 55 Birthday Party. Saturday marked the first event and Monday I became a Heinz 57 Special. My cousin and our mutual friend had flown … Continue reading
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Dying as I Have Lived
In these past years, I have tried to live more and more authentically. When people look at my life. more or less, a consistency is there. God has been my stronghold. My faith has carried me through some of the … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #cancer, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Free, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #TrustinJesus, #WhoAmI?
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Walking on Thin Ice
Who knew that a visit to the dentist office could trigger such intense grief? You would think that after facilitating grief workshops that I would be better prepared. Of course, I do know that the one consistency about grief is … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #ChildofGod, #Daddy'sGirl, #FacingDeath, #family, #Feelings, #Friendship, #God'sPlan, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Grief, #JesusTakeTheWheel, #Joy, #Memories, #MercifulGod, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #TrustinJesus, community
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Wounded Healers
Ah, poor Thomas, late to the party and thus left out of rejoicing. I will not believe, he asserts, even though all the others say that Jesus is risen and has returned. We are sometimes slow to catch on. There … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #DoubtingThomas, #Friendship, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #ResurrectionPower, #Spain, #Sundayreadings, #WoundedHealers
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Why Weep?
In John’s rendition of the Resurrection story today, Mary Magdalene stands weeping outside the tomb. An angel in white asks why she is weeping. She has lost her Lord twice–once in death by crucifixion and now his body is seemingly … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #family, #Feelings, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #Joy, #LettingGo, #LivinguntilIDie, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Stuff, #Waiting
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The Quiet Tomb
A couple of decades ago I was on a retreat team that hosted a Holy Triduum weekend. The event ended up being one of the most profound experiences of my life. We created a rich and powerful journey for the … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #ChristCrucified, #Easter, #EasterisComing, #EasterJoy, #Feelings, #GodKnows, #Gratitude, #Holy Saturday, #Joy, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Triduum, #Waiting
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Day of Command
Maundy Thursday begins the Triduum, the holiest celebration in the Catholic church. Many people do not know this. The Triduum begins with the footwashing where Jesus shows by example how we are to love one another, moves to the crucifixion … Continue reading
Sharing Stories
What happens when we take a risk and share something vulnerable with another person? Oftentimes a sacred encounter occurs. I have experienced this sacredness many times over the decades. Whether the conversation happens one-on-one or in a small group. the … Continue reading
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Tagged #cancer, #Feelings, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #Joy, #Memories, #Peace, #Relationships, #Storytelling, community
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Only Imagine
We all do it at some point. We lose our way, fear gets the best of us, temptation seemingly cannot be overcome. We betray the Beloved. I have done it. I still do it some days. I probably will until … Continue reading
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For You, Anything
These are strange and wonderful times where some people can say what they need to say clearly. I love that. I have pondered so much in my heart lately. I am full. Today’s Gospel reading is the Prodigal Son. I … Continue reading
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God in all things 