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Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Category: Spirituality
It’s Not About Where You’re From
We put a lot of importance in ethereal things like status and material things like money. But it’s not about what we have or where we’re from. It’s how we live our lives. In Saturday’s Gospel reading from the 11th chapter of Luke, we… Continue Reading “It’s Not About Where You’re From”
Let’s Just Pay Attention!
Whoever does not see God in every place does not see God in any place.” – Rabbi Elimelech Most of us would not identify this fellow as one of our favorite birds. Nonetheless he provides a necessary service to us and the creatures with… Continue Reading “Let’s Just Pay Attention!”
A Little Something about Blog Awards
I am learning that blogging creates a whole new community – a community of bloggers who share your desire to share reflections, photos, art, and poetry. Unlike most of my friends on FaceBook, these friends are people that I’ve never met. Nonetheless, when I… Continue Reading “A Little Something about Blog Awards”
Some Stories Are Worth Retelling!
The sun rises every morning. Yes, some stories are worth telling again and again. Thursday’s Responsorial Psalm is the Canticle of Zechariah (also known as the Benedictus – a blessing). We pray this every day as part of our Morning Prayer or Lauds. We… Continue Reading “Some Stories Are Worth Retelling!”
Merton . . . on Life
I’d like to remember this on those days that are hectic, when I am trying to accomplish too many tasks: Take more time, cover less ground. – Thomas Merton Dancing in the Waters of Life
Every Being, an Abode of God
Every being is an abode of God, worthy of respect and reverence. – Hindu Scripture
Miracles According to Einstein
There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. -Albert Einstein
What Is the Source of a True Smile?
The source of a true smile is an awakened mind. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding. – Thich Nhat Hanh Peace is Every Step
Watching the Dawn Arise
One of my favorite Psalms is Psalm 139. And on Friday it is one of our readings – the Responsorial Psalm. Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way. If I take the wings of the dawn, if I settle at the farthest limits of… Continue Reading “Watching the Dawn Arise”
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