Tag Archives: #RestAwhile

Rest for Your Soul

Today’s readings are about rest. Isaiah 40 assures us that the Lord will renew our strength, we shall mount up with wings like eagles and we shall run and not be weary. The Gospel reading for Matthew 11 is an … Continue reading

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Silently Waiting

One of my favourite memories of Holy Saturday is part of a weekend spent out at a local retreat centre that sadly no longer exists.  Families, couples, and singles gathered to spend the Triduum together.  They were greeted at the … Continue reading

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Roosting and Resting

I find myself longing for beauty these days. The world turmoil is disheartening and I do not wish to be bogged down in nastiness and, quite honestly, petty smallness. I have enough real pain and sorrow in my life lately. … Continue reading

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Rest for a Time

The feast of St. Jerome Emiliani was today. I had no idea who that was so I had to consult the biography at the back of the missal.  He was the founder of the Somascan Fathers and Brothers, commonly known … Continue reading

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Balance Burden

Matthew 11:28 has come to me over the decades when needed so I pay attention when I read the words Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying burdens, and I will give you rest.  This gracious … Continue reading

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Rest A While

I have had an interesting time responding to people who do not know that I am sick. Still as busy as ever? gets answered with Not at all. People are used to seeing me whirl around madly, I suppose. The … Continue reading

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