Prayer
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it…
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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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The sun is rising this morning and bringing its light to illuminate the earth. It is calling me to a new day, a day filled with hope and peace as I begin my day. I feel rested in body and soul from the women’s conference I experienced this past weekend. This is the fifth time…
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This week I have been drawn in deeper to prayer. It seems the Lord is calling me to get closer to Him, to take His lead, and pray. But one of the things He has shown me this week, is that He is not in front of me. He is right beside me. Come to…
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Today, I said a prayer for you. A prayer to hold onto hope and find your courage deep within. A prayer that you matter and are not alone. That today, you would feel the sun on your face, even if it is behind the clouds. Closing your eyes and feeling its warmth radiate your being.…
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The word of God is often called the living word. I have experienced this when praying with the scriptures. As part of a class I am taking, I am to spend time daily reading a scripture verse, meditating on it, letting God speak to me, and writing about the experience. Inviting the Holy Spirit to…
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What constitutes a beautiful life? I believe beauty is all around us, we have to be aware of it. Beauty is not always what it seems, sometimes it is revealed later when looking back. It leads me to go deeper within myself, to see what is beyond the surface to get to the heart and…
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I remember when I lost hope. When I think back now, to what seems like a lifetime ago, I had broken up with my boyfriend of four years. I was very young when I met him and was sure that he “was the one”. The foundation was built on a lie, as he was several…
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My daughter and husband went on retreat last weekend. She is preparing for her spring Confirmation. My husband attended as a Deacon, a father, and a chaperone to serve where he was needed. I was left behind for the weekend. As I waved the bus away and watched everyone leave, I was struck with a…
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God’s hand was always a part of my life. He was always there since the very beginning, before I took my first breath, nurturing me into life. The hand of God continues to be with me, powerful yet gentle, comforting, secure and always protecting me with a Father’s love. Lord, you have probed me, you…
Fears and Tears 