Tag Archives: prayer

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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Head Bobbin

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

My head bobbed last night toward the end of the RNC. Not because it was boring, but I was tired. This morning in prayer it did it again. My favorite time of sitting with our Lord and in the middle … Continue reading →

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Heart moves feet

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

Oh poor rich man!  You follow the commandments but ask for more.  You want to please God and grow closer but your many possessions stand in the way.  What stands in my way to growing closer to Christ?  Matthew 19:16-22 … Continue reading →

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Women of great faith

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

Yesterday was the feast of the Assumption of Mary, Mother of God.  Now we read about a woman of great faith who persistently sought out Jesus to heal her daughter.  What a great weekend of Scripture! Mary believed the impossible.  … 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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Judging or being judged

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

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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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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Investiture

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

First promise in Apostoli Viae You are here. You are there. You will always be here. At the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, Alabama

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