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Spiritually Directed

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

I know many of my followers are aware that I am in training to become a certified spiritual director.  Today’s Gospel (Matthew 17:14-20) hit me with what that would look like if I did not have faith the size of … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

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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A Gathering

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

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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When fear strikes

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

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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New and Old

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

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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Busy Girl

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

Many times I’ve heard people comment to me “busy girl” as I speak about what fills my day.  Mom taught us that way.  She would take on projects no matter what time of the day or night.  There was always … Continue reading →

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Ears to hear

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

I just finished boiling, cutting and freezing 60 ears of corn.  It’s not a bad job, not exactly fun but come winter the taste of fresh picked and quickly frozen sweet corn is a taste everyone in my family loves.  … Continue reading →

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More parables

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

Today Jesus tells us more on the parables of the mustard seed and the leavening.  I love these stories and so do my 3-6 year old students in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd class at our parish.  The children can’t … Continue reading →

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