Fears and Tears

hope

  • Peace

    In Advent, Christians relive a dual impulse of the spirit; on one hand, they raise their eyes towards the final destination of their pilgrimage through history, which is the glorious return of the Lord Jesus; on the other, remembering with emotion His birth in Bethlehem, they kneel before the crib.” Pope Benedict XVI The Lord…

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  • Hope

    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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  • Here’s My Heart Lord

    The words echo in my mind, “Here’s my heart, Lord,” lyrics from a song. I listen to this song and make the words my prayer to the Lord. I offer Him my heart, open and with surrender. I offer Him my heart, with trust and hope. I offer Him my heart, with abandonment and joy.…

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  • Hope

    My soul, be at rest in God alone, from whom comes my hope. God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not fall. My deliverance and honor are with God, my strong rock; my refuge is with God. Trust God at all times, my people! Pour out your hearts to God…

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  • Out of Sight

    Last weekend for the Labor Day holiday we traveled to an island located in northern Wisconsin. We stayed at the largest of the islands called Madeline Island. There are 21 islands in total which make up the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Madeline Island feels like you are stepping back in time. The speed limit is…

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  • In the Silence

    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.” In the silence, there is faith; in the silence, there is hope; in the silence, there is love.…

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  • The Life I Live

    Patience, prayer, and silence, these are what give strength to the soul. St. Faustina Patience is accepting God’s timing and not my own. It is living a life where I follow Him with complete trust. Prayer is speaking with God, heart to heart, and having a relationship with Him. It is living a life where…

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  • A Call to Prayer

    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 As I enter into the beautiful summer season I feel a deeper call to prayer in…

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  • To Jesus Through Mary

    Today, the Blessed Mother is on my mind. I am going on a staff retreat today, a “mini pilgrimage” to visit a Cathedral and Historic Church in a neighboring diocese. Both are named after the Blessed Mother, St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. Mary, Help of Christians. I have been blessed to have many “Mary’s” in…

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  • A New Day

    Today is a new day. It is a time to begin again and be in the present moment. To walk in hope, moving forward, one step at a time. It is a time to listen, to hear what the Lord is saying to me. To pay attention to what is happening around me. To be…

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