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Women of great faith
Yesterday was the feast of the Assumption of Mary, Mother of God. Now we read about a woman of great faith who persistently sought out Jesus to heal her daughter. What a great weekend of Scripture! Mary believed the impossible. … Continue reading
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Tagged #Faithfulness, #persevere, #Persistence, #Trust, church, faith, friendship, Hope, love, Mary, prayer, Relationship
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Sowing and reaping
Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. If I choose to give little then I will receive little. If I choose to give in abundance, I will be returned an abundance. (2 … Continue reading
Spiritual gifts
I went to a Latin Mass today. I am coming to love attending more often as I find the quietness and distinct movements with specific purpose draws me in to what is really occurring …. the sacrifice of Christ, the … Continue reading
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Tagged #begindiscerningdirection, #Giftsofspirit, #LatinMass, #Spirits, #Wisdom, Discernment, faith, Gifts of Spirit, Holy Mass, Hope, Latin Mass, love, Mass
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Amazing Grace
Driving home yesterday from a short visit with family in Tennessee, we (a granddaughter, her husband and three children 2, 4 and 7 years old) stopped in Metropolis Illinois for a short break. Of course we had to go see … Continue reading
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Tagged #Courage, #justice, #Martyrs, #Superman, #Transfiguration, #truth, Christ, crimestoppers, faith, love
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A Gathering
On a little vacation with many of my family….. and as I read today’s responsorial Psalm 102 tonight after a long day, I couldn’t help but think of how delighted the Lord must have been for us to be gathered … Continue reading
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Tagged children, faith, family, Glory, Hope, love, prayer, Psalm, serving the Lord, vacation
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When fear strikes
Probably one of the most known passages in Scripture is in today’s Gospel (Matthew 14:22-36). During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they … Continue reading
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Tagged #Courage, anxiety, Compassion, confusion, consolation, desolation, Discernment, faith, Fear, hurt, love, understanding
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Judging or being judged
How do we go about our days without feeling judged or casting a judging thought? Do I answer a question or act in light of how I think someone will think of me? In today’s Gospel, Herod really didn’t want … Continue reading
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Tagged #Charity, #Trust, Gospel, Herod, Hope, judgement, Judging, prayer, Repentance, Saving face
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