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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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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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Abandoned
Abandoned….as I sat in the church after the altar was stripped that word echoed in my head. The invitation from the priest had been to sit for a bit in the bareness of the sanctuary and consider how Christ felt … Continue reading
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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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God’s Test
I always feel a bit odd when I read about God testing the people. Tonight I read at mass. I hobbled up to the pulpit and took a breath. This first reading from Genesis 22 is one of the most … Continue reading
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Still Learning Lessons
Life holds so many lessons for a life-long learner. When my Circle of Support met this past week we discussed how I still am needing to draw better boundaries. I do not know if I will master this prior to … Continue reading
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No Longer Surreal
I am not really sure when it happened but it occurred to me finally late last night–or early this morning. Despite my acceptance of my reality, I still felt a certain surrealness to this experience of dying. As I lay … Continue reading
A Promise is a Promise
Both Feast days of yesterday and today are about promises of God and how we react to them. Yesterday, on the Feast of the Holy Family we see Mary and Joseph presenting the Christ-child at the temple. Simeon and Anna … Continue reading
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Anna’s Steadfastness
Can you imagine waiting with great anticipation for most of your life for an event to unfold, never knowing how or when it would happen? The uncertainty of who would even be the source of all your longing made the … Continue reading
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God in all things 