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Head Bobbin
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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Tagged #Trust, Catholic, faith, Hope, Inspiration, love, prayer, sleep
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Heart moves feet
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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Tagged #Commandments, #truth, #word, blog, Christianity, faith, family, giving, Inspiration, Life, prayer, Relationships, religion, sharing, Spirit
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Women of great faith
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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Tagged #Faithfulness, #persevere, #Persistence, #Trust, church, faith, friendship, Hope, love, Mary, prayer, Relationship
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A Gathering
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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Tagged children, faith, family, Glory, Hope, love, prayer, Psalm, serving the Lord, vacation
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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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Investiture
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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Tagged #Trust, Catholic, faith, love, prayer, Scripture
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Healing in the Kingdom
Jesus told his disciples “go and make this proclamation, the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” But what will it cost us we cry, always looking to self instead of to our Father who provides everything we need. Matthew 10:7-15 … Continue reading
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Tagged #forgiveness, #Freedom, #JesusHeals, #kingdomofGod, #penance, #ProclaimtheKingdom, #truth, healing, Hope, Inspiration, prayer
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