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Becoming an Open Hand
This blog has been a great gift to me and I pray daily in thanksgiving for the one who encouraged me to start doing this. As an extrovert I need outside sources to process what is going in on the … Continue reading
Posted in personal, relationships, scripture, spiritual
Tagged 1 John 3, becoming, blogging, God's children, journally, open hand, seeking truth
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A Year End Reflection
So here we are — at the end of yet another year. New Year’s Eve! For most tonight and tomorrow are just another reason for parties and plans. Someone once told me “Christmas day is for kids and families and … Continue reading
Posted in personal, relationships, scripture, spiritual
Tagged 1 John 2:18-21, antichrist, change, Elie Wiesel, Gilda Radner, life, Love, New Years, reflection
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Resolution to Love
Beloved, I am writing no new commandment to you but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. And yet I do write a new commandment to you, which … Continue reading
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Partner vs Servant
Yesterday I heard an excellent homily at Mass. It is sad but it has become a rare thing. Having been educated in how to critic homilies (in a past job) and having given homilies (at Word Services and Funeral Vigils) … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Christmas, personal, relationships, religious, scripture, spiritual
Tagged attitudes, authority, humility, King David, Mary Mother of God, prayer, pride
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Not Invisible to God
Have you ever felt invisible? You know, something occurs and you get the feeling that you being there doesn’t matter. I remember as a kid one of my parents introducing my three brothers and I to their collegue. Sad part was … Continue reading
Our Lady of Guadelupe
“My dear little son, I love you. I desire you to know who I am. I am the ever-virgin Mary, Mother of the true God who gives life and maintains its existence. He created all things. He is in … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, church, religious, scripture
Tagged Central Mexico, Juan Diego, Miracles, Our Lady of Guadelupe, Saints, tilma
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God Becoming Human
I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” Fear not, O worm Jacob, O maggot Israel; There are two images in our first reading … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, church, relationships, religious, scripture, spiritual
Tagged Advent, Communication, Insects, interpretation, Isaiah 41:13-14, Love
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Let God be in Control
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. … Continue reading
Prepare in Your Wilderness, A Highway for Our God
A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill shall be made low; The rugged land … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, family, relationships, religious, scripture, spiritual
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Have No Fear
And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, church, family, personal, relationships, religious, scripture, spiritual
Tagged emotions, family, fear, healing, Immaculate Conception, pain
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