Prayer
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I am grateful to God for my family. We had a lovely Father’s Day where we were all together. We went to the movies and had a nice meal. These moments are so special especially as schedules change and life gets busy. I feel joy in my heart as I have watched the kids grow…
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St. Martha came to my mind last week. She is one of my favorite saints. She is a great example for me to keep my eyes on Jesus and choose the better part. I read this scripture quite often, as it always brings out something new for me to sit with and to contemplate the…
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Last weekend was the Solemnity of Divine Mercy, which always falls on the Sunday after Easter. It is one of my favorite celebrations of the Church and the beautiful prayers, especially the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, always brings me to tears when it is sung. This year I was especially looking forward to this day…
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In the center of my being my heart is open to You, my Lord and my God. I desire to keep the flame burning with the precious oil of prayer, that never ceases. In the silence of my heart, I offer You my prayers, and like fragrant incense, I desire them to be pleasing to…
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This past weekend I attended a silent retreat in a beautiful setting surrounded by tall trees, a serene lake, and beautiful grounds. The weather was still a little cold, so I only went outside one of the days for a walk down to the lake and sat awhile on a park bench with the sun…
Fears and Tears 