silence
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The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; He restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear…
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Lord, help me to begin again. When I turn away from You lead me back to Your way. Lord, in Your goodness, You have a place and plan for me. I pray that the Holy Spirit guide and teach me to follow You. Lord, I begin again. I do not look back. I am present;…
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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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In a world that is vocal and offers more and more, I desire to be content with what the Lord has provided for me. To let go of the thought that says it is never enough. To not always desire the next material and worldly thing, and to be thankful for all I have now.…
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When I was on vacation a few years ago, I would take walks around the area and through a new neighborhood where everything was in order and in its place. The flowers were beautiful, the yards were perfectly landscaped, a park was in the center designed with a water feature, and it had a pristine…
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The Lord is always speaking, and it is amazing to me. Especially when I am aware of His loving presence. He is always there, I am the one that turns my gaze elsewhere. The Lord lifts me in encouragement when His words touch my heart. “I love you, my daughter.” Simple words that give me…
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My soul is restless until it rests in You. St. Augustine Come away and find a quiet place of rest – to not “do” but just “be.” Let the silence envelop you, as it calls you to go deeper within yourself. To cast off the worries of the world and to listen to the inmost…
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The Mass reading on Sunday from St. Paul to the Romans brought my mind to the Holy Spirit. In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who…
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Be who you are and be that well. St. Francis de Sales The sun shines brightly in the summer season. The hot, humid air brushes my face and sweat forms on my brow. Summer is to be felt, in the body and in the soul. To breathe in the fragrant air, and exhale slowly, remembering…
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Last week I attended a 7-day silent retreat at a serene, picturesque location in beautiful Colorado. It was a time to be with the Lord and embrace the silence. I quickly entered into a daily routine and felt an order and calm that I had not felt in a long time. In the silence, sounds…
