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Walking Through Hard
The medical student was being thorough, trying to leave no stone unturned. At the end of her preparation for rounds, she looked at my sister and I and said two words: I’m sorry. This was the first time a doctor … Continue reading
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Dear Health Team
Dear Health Team, We see you as we sit with our sick family members. We understand in part some of the stress you are under. We hear the codes–blue, yellow– and other urgent announcements constantly over the loudspeaker. We notice … Continue reading
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Soul-Guardian
Vocation Sunday and Good Shepherd Sunday have marvelous readings today. I proclaimed the second one tonight at mass. As I had prepared earlier in the day, the final words spoke to me: …now you have returned to the shepherd and … Continue reading
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Compassionate Listening
After some pondering, I have decided to call together a group of seven friends who I trust immensely to help me discern what I need to focus on over the next several months. The group consists of Christians whose opinions … Continue reading
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Tagged #Action, #cancer, #CircleofSupport, #CompassionateListening, #friendsaregrace, #Friendship, #GodisInControl, #Gratitude, #GreatPhysician, #Ignatianspirituality, #Joy, #LivinguntilIDie, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, community
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Grace to the Humble
A person living fully until they die might look a bit like a duck–calm and serene as they float along in the water but paddling like crazy when no one can see. My mind races quite a bit, trying to … Continue reading
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Alleluia! Alleluia!
The Triduum is done. The stone is rolled away. Jesus has appeared to his beloved friends. Death did not have the final word. Joy and Hope have danced in the wee early morning hours and freed our fears, unleashing a … Continue reading
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Kneeling at our Feet
The God of love is kneeling at our feet. Though we betray him, though it is the night. He meets us here and loves us into light. – Malcolm Guite I have been thinking about the times I have had … Continue reading
Obedient to the Point
What is your tipping point for following Christ, for declaring your faith, for laying down your will? We all have them. When life’s challenges arise is when those boundaries become clear. Do we only sing Hosannas when all is well … Continue reading
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God in all things 