Tag Archives: Hope

Walking with Mary to the Cross Series-2

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Cathy Trowbridge

2 – Mary at Bethlehem – Mary Mother of the newborn King Today’s blog post brings us to the Nativity, where Mary relies upon the grace of God and shares her Son with the world. She cannot control the outcome … Continue reading →

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Walking with Mary to the Cross Series-1

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Cathy Trowbridge

1 – Mary Conceived without sin – Mary Immaculate I grew up in a Catholic household where Mary was visible – there were statues in our home and Hail Mary prayers at school.  I’m not sure I ever stopped to … Continue reading →

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Who do you say I am?

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Cathy Trowbridge

I say I am a beloved daughter of the most high God. Pondering what that statement means, I turn and look at the holy face of Jesus. This beautiful olive wood carving of his holy face was given to me … Continue reading →

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Walking to the creche

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Cathy Trowbridge

As we journey in these last few days to the creche and the birth of our Savior, I pause and ponder the ways of our Heavenly Father. To love us – me – so much as to send a vulnerable … Continue reading →

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Goodness and evil

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Cathy Trowbridge

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 →

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Seeking Answers

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Cathy Trowbridge

It has been a long time since I blogged; more than half a year. I have missed it, but have filled my time with many things, like completing many joyful commitments within parish life and it’s related ministries. But it … Continue reading →

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Anxiety and the Cross

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

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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Good Bones

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

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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