surrender
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“Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 I bring the Lord what I have, a tiny droplet of water, He accepts it and He
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This upcoming weekend we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, and the scripture reveals the visit of the Magi. They journey a great distance to seek the promised Messiah. It is their desire to honor Him and bring Him gifts. What distance do I travel to seek Him? It is a great question to ponder
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord and turn away from evil; This will mean health for your flesh and vigor
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My love shall never leave you nor my covenant of peace be shaken, says the Lord, who has mercy on you. Isaiah 54:10 Today is the feast day of St. Faustina Kowalska. She is a special saint and friend to me. The Lord chose her to write about His unending love and mercy that He
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On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; Jesus also was invited to the marriage with His disciples. When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “O woman, what have you to
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Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving; at the same time, pray for us too, that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak of the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, that I may make it clear, as I must speak. Colossians 4:2. St. Paul
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Jesus speaks of entering the narrow gate at Mass last weekend in the Gospel reading. The way is not easy, but we are not alone on the journey towards Him. In another place in scripture, He speaks of suffering in this life, of taking up our cross, but He also speaks of paradise and a
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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 Lord, I feel You calling me to let You in. It is a gentle tapping that I have to strain to hear
Fears and Tears 