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Walking with Mary to the Cross Series-10
10 – Mary at the crucifixion of her beloved Son – Mary, our Sorrowful Mother From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, … Continue reading
Walking with Mary to the Cross Series-9
9 – Mary is given to John as his mother by Jesus Mary, my mother Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple … Continue reading
Walking with Mary to the Cross Series-5
5 – Mary and the loss of Jesus at the Temple – Mary protector of the lost “Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went … Continue reading
Goodness and evil
As I try to go to sleep my mind wanders to the police reports on my Citizens app that I looked at just a short time ago. Another robbery at gunpoint. A carjacking. Gunshots. All within my neighborhood; less than … Continue reading
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
Posted in Mental Prayer, My Posts
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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