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Before the dawn, I awaken and sit in the silence. It is time spent at the feet of Jesus; I listen and He speaks to me. He says, “The way is simple, it is paved with love.” It is love alone that gives worth to things. St. Teresa of Avila In the silence, there is
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My very self you know, my bones are not hidden from you. When I was being made in secret, fashioned in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw me unformed. Psalm 139:14-16 God is my artist and His brushstroke is His pure love with which He called me forth. Even before time began, He
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The sweet smell of rose petals linger in the air, while the tears of a Mother fall to the ground. Her heart is pierced with many thorns and her steps are marked with suffering. She offers everything to the Father; her breath, her heartbeats, her life, all belongs to Him. Her words are spoken in
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Let everything that has breath give praise to the Lord. Psalm 150:6 I will praise the Lord, I will keep my eyes on You, I will follow You, Lord. In you alone can I find peace and love and my heart rests in Your heart. The feast day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
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The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent upon it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do. Galileo Galilei, Italian Astronomer (1564-1642) I have always been fascinated with the sky, during the day; the bright sunshine, the puffy clouds, the blue
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When I find you, I find myself because I am a part of you and you are a part of me. The amazing thing is that you are everywhere, far and close, speaking through every encounter I experience in a real and concrete way. He who seeks God will find Him everywhere at all times.
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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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Have no anxiety at all, but everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 I find myself without words, only tears to offer to the Lord as my prayer. This
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I was at the eye doctor last week for a contact lens fitting. It had been years since I have worn contacts, and I wanted to give it another try. My eyesight has really changed over the years and I require both distance and reading lenses. The doctor ordered two different options for me to
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