contemplation
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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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The words of St. Teresa of Avila are so comforting in a time when darkness seems to be all around. Let nothing disturb you; Let nothing make you afraid; All things pass; But God is unchanging, patience is enough for everything. You who have God, lack nothing, God alone is sufficient. St. Teresa of Avila…
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On my recent trip out of state, I had an opportunity for some alone time. The Lord spoke to my heart, in a still, quiet voice, with an invitation to put down the cell phone, the book I had brought, and just be. To enter into a place where I rest in Him. Rest in…
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October is the month of Mary, the Mother of God. I have been blessed to have many “Mary’s” in my life over the years, whether they touched my life for a brief moment or an extended time, they impacted my life. Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee My first memory of…
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It is easy to love God in all that was beautiful. The lessons of deeper knowledge, though, instructed me to love God in all things. St. Francis of Assisi This past summer, while I was in Italy, I visited the city of Assisi, the home of St. Francis of Assisi. Almost immediately upon entering this…
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Words are powerful things, they can either lift up or tear down, they can encourage or discourage, they can bring peace or discord, words are important. They can be uttered in haste with little thought or be deliberate with concern. They can lead one into gossip or be kept to oneself in self control. They…
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Today is my 31st wedding anniversary; it seems like yesterday, and it seems like a lifetime ago, when we took our vows to love, honor, and cherish each other until death do we part. “I still do” are the words that keep coming to me this morning. Marriage has been a great teacher for me…
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“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves, For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Matthew 11:28-30 For the past couple…
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At the beginning of summer, I thought a red theme would be nice and I picked up two hanging baskets of geraniums for my front porch. The color stood out and they contained ivy vines in them. Needless to say, I didn’t water them as I should and they looked pretty bad. I had resigned…
Fears and Tears 