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The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday from the Latin word meaning to rejoice.The rose colored candle is lit on the advent wreath and stands out from the violet candles. It is a time to rejoice, the Lord is soon coming. In the readings this past weekend, I hear in the letter of…
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The Lord gave me a great gift this week; it is peace. A peace overtook me, and I felt a calm and stillness in my body and soul. It is a peace that I still can feel. What a wonderful thing to experience this second week of Advent. Peace I leave with you; my peace…
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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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Thanksgiving is a special time of the year. It beckons one to slow down and savor the time spent with family and friends. All of the memories woven together, like a beautiful blanket or a warm sweater, which are held together with love to offer comfort and warmth. A time to remember the sunshine. I…
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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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The Lord has shown me that when I open my heart to Him, beautiful things happen. He draws me in closer to His love. He shows me that love is all around and given in abundance. Love is something I struggle with, and I am not sure where that comes from. It is hard for…
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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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This past Saturday was the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, which is celebrated in the Church on October 7th. This is also the day, just a few days ago, that the phone rang with the news that my Mother in law, Mary, had passed away. My heart ached at that moment and…
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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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