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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-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
Walking with Mary to the Cross Series-4
4 – Mary and the Flight to Egypt – Mary most obedient Have you ever had something happen to you that set your adrenaline soaring? Years ago a friend and I decided to go camping with a pop-up trailer. We … Continue reading
Rebuking the wind
In the gospel message today, Christ is found in the boat with his disciples at sea. A great wind comes up and they are terrified. They ask our Lord to save them from perishing. His answer? “Why are you so … Continue reading
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Tagged #Trust, Catholic, Christian, faith, Gospel, Inspiration, love, prayer, Rebuking the sea, Spiritual direction
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Good Bones
For this purpose…. Jesus came for and with a purpose. Most of what we do in life is for a purpose – seldom is it just a random act. We might think it’s random, but likely we’ve had it on … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, God, Gospel, Hope, mission, plan, purpose
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Where’s the value?
I woke this morning questioning the value of my blogging. Because there’s only so much time in a day after sleeping, eating and praying and blogging isn’t a 5 minute thing. I wrote this at 6 am and am finally … Continue reading
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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New and Old
I’m in the front half of an “at home” retreat with a friend using the book 40 weeks by Fr. William Watson, SJ. We are in week 11. I am to write a letter to Jesus asking for his help … Continue reading
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Tagged #Trust, #truth, 40 weeks, Adoration, faith, family, Gospel, Heart, Hope, Inspiration, Journey, Kingdom of heaen, love, Mental Prayer, Potter, prayer
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