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Anxiety and the Cross
How do I let you cover me Lord? Do I fight you and am anxious or embrace my cross? As I read today’s scripture on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross I thought of it as the tall beacon of … Continue reading
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Tagged #Anxiety, #Cross, #Do not worry, #Eternal life, #Jesus, Exaltation of the Cross, Fear, Hope, love
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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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Hear His voice
“If today you hear his voice, harden not your heart.” That was the Gospel Acclamation for today. It came before we read Matthew 11:20-24. Jesus speaks of the towns in which many healings took place. He reproaches them because … Continue reading
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Tagged #repent, #truth, child of God, Christianity, Daily examination, death, faith, Fear, Gospel, Heart, innocent, love, pandemic
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Not afraid
A storm is raging outside as I write. It is a real visual for my brain to think about this light and dark; of talking with you about what this means. The rain hits so hard on the window I … Continue reading
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Tagged #Dark, #Donotbeafraid, #Judgementday, #Peace, #Trust, Catholic, faith, Fear, Hope, Jesus, Light, love, Scripture
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Speak in the Light
Matthew 10:26-33 So much here Lord. Where can I begin? Concealed to revealed. Secrets to be made known. Heard in the darkness, speak in the light. Whispered, proclaim. Afraid, fear not. Knowing every hair on your head; you are worth … Continue reading