Tag Archives: prayer

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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Healing in the Kingdom

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

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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Great faith

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

Today in the Catholic Church we honor Saint Maria Goretti. You can read more about her here: https://mariagoretti.com/who-is-st-maria/ St. Maria Goretti forgave the man who stabbed her. She had been fighting him as he tried to rape her. How can … Continue reading →

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Your grace

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Cathy Trowbridge

Mattehw 6:1 Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.“ It was a rough night Lord. Now that I … Continue reading →

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