Prayer
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There is a beauty of ordinary time, the everyday simple joys to notice all around. The quiet night during a snow storm bundled up under a blanket, listening to the wind brush across the windows. The comfort of a meal enjoyed with a loved one while listening to their hearts desire. The cleaning and organizing
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It seems like the Lord is showing me the simple way, when my mind seems to overthink, I am reminded of the simple truth. Last week, I set up an appointment at my gym for an orientation and personal assessment with a trainer. I have decided to get back on track with my health and
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This past weekend, in the 2nd Sunday of the beautiful Christmas season, we celebrated the Epiphany, the Visit of the Magi. They journey a great distance to seek the promised Messiah. It is their desire to honor Him and bring Him gifts. What distance do I travel to seek Him? It is a great question
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Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those whom His favor rests. Luke 2:14 The ordinary, hidden life is an extraordinary life, the little moments in time that turn my gaze to the Lord, to seek Him. It is a beautiful time, the Christmas season, where my attention is fixed on
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I am upon the last few days of Advent, and I continue to prepare my heart for Him, He who is to come, Emmanuel. The focus on this last week of Advent is peace; all the advent candles are lit, shining brightly, giving the glimpse of what is to come, the great light who burns
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The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 I feel much joy as I enter into the third week of Advent. Joy is the light within the heart which burns brightly and bursts forth like fourth of July fireworks. Joy brings that which must be felt to the surface and illuminates all those
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What a beautiful season Advent is, the second week is upon us with the focus of Faith. Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 This new liturgical year, I find myself walking with a new saint, St. Joseph. The quiet, strong protector of Mary and
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This past weekend, we watched Toy Story 4 as a family. I think Pixar/Disney does a good job of getting to the deeper, underlying emotions. Toy Story is one series that seems timeless, where the multiple sequels make sense and the story seems fresh and new all over again. This time we are introduced to
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I find myself reminiscing to times past as I treasure the moments that seemed so ordinary, but truly were sweet and beautiful. The memories just seem to come to me, bringing a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. To times spent together as a family and as dear friends, I imagine
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Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they are created, and you renew the face of the earth. Amen The Holy Spirit put a prompting on my heart to plan a reunion for a women’s retreat I attended over
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