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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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Bearing Fruit
John has a hard lesson of bearing fruit. As disciples we must bear much fruit or God might remove the branch that does not blossom. Jesus also reminds us to abide in Him because a branch cannot bear fruit unless … Continue reading
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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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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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Penance that Hurts
Yesterday was a bit of an odd day. After thinking I would spend a relaxing day, it ended up being full and somewhat exhausting on a few fronts- but in a good way. I went to the sacrament of reconciliation. … Continue reading
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Full of Grace
How often in these situations must Mary have returned inwardly to the hour when God’s angel had spoken to her, pondering afresh the greeting: “Rejoice, full of grace! “And the consoling words: “Do not be afraid!” – Pope Benedict XVI … Continue reading
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More Footsteps
The river Cardoner in Manresa, Spain is just outside of my window. The bridge that St. Ignatius entered the town in for the first time is still here, though reconstructed. These are my Spanish steps today, following again St Ignatius. … Continue reading
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Times of Refreshing
In today’s first reading from Acts 3, it talks about times of refreshing that come from being in the presence of the Lord. This seems like a fitting phrase for my pilgrimage. Certainly, Montserrat has been that for me. The … Continue reading
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Taken by the Hand
Today’s First Reading from Isaiah 42 has God saying I have taken you by the hand and kept you. That is a rather lovely image, isn’t it? Perhaps you have experienced the hand of a loved one in yours, comfortable, … Continue reading
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God in all things 