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As I reflect on a new liturgical year, I have great hope for what it brings. The first Advent candle is lit, symbolizing hope, and its light shines forth these four weeks of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation, for the birth of Jesus as well as Christ’s second coming. It is a time…
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Thanksgiving is a special time of the year. It beckons one to slow down and savor the time spent with family and friends. A time to be thankful for all we have experienced in life. All of the memories woven together, like a beautiful rug or a warm sweater, which are held together with love…
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We had our first measurable snow fall, and I experienced it while I was away at a friend’s cabin. The snowfall was a just a trace when we arrived, as if the snow was sprinkled carefully over the ground. The cabin is cozy and nestled by a lake surrounded by spruce, fir, oak and maple…
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I attended a healing retreat last weekend and had a powerful experience. I long to share the details but need to bring that to prayer to discern if that is a prudent and wise decision. Last night I awoke in the middle of the night with a feeling of pure love from God the Father.…
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Light is sweet! and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun. Ecclesiastes 11:7 The weather has been beautiful with abundant sunshine and warm temperatures. I spent some time sitting in the sun, enjoying the feeling of its warmth on my face. It reminds me of the saints in Heaven, who see God…
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord and turn away from evil; This will mean health for your flesh and vigor…
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Everyday is a gift from God. Do I live in joy and gratitude? The Gospel reading from Sunday spoke to my heart. It was from Luke 17. Jesus enters a village where He meets ten lepers. They stand at a distance calling out to Him, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us.” Jesus sees them. He…
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My love shall never leave you nor my covenant of peace be shaken, says the Lord, who has mercy on you. Isaiah 54:10 Today is the feast day of St. Faustina Kowalska. She is a special saint and friend to me. The Lord chose her to write about His unending love and mercy that He…
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On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; Jesus also was invited to the marriage with His disciples. When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “O woman, what have you to…
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Fears and Tears 