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Category: Spirituality
Another Encouragement to Slow Down
Yesterday Thomas Merton encouraged us to slow down. Today we hear from Bede Griffiiths. So much of modern life is a feverish anticipation of future activity and excitement. We have to learn to step back from this into the freedom and possibility of the… Continue Reading “Another Encouragement to Slow Down”
Let Us Be Simple, and Turn into the House of Wisdom
We are encouraged in Sunday’s First Reading from the Book of Proverbs (Pr. 9:1-6) to seek wisdom. Wisdom has built her house, she has set up her seven columns; she has dressed her meat, mixed her wine, yes, she has spread her table. She… Continue Reading “Let Us Be Simple, and Turn into the House of Wisdom”
Some Wisdom from the Poet – Worth Waking For
The breezes at dawn have secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. -Jalaluddin Rumi
God’s Love for All – without Exception
Monday’s reading from Matthew 18 reminds us of God’s love for each and every one of us . . . without exception. If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills… Continue Reading “God’s Love for All – without Exception”
Heaven and Earth are Full of God’s Glory
Monday’s Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 148 Heaven and earth are filled with your glory. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise God in the heights; Praise God, all you angels; praise God, all you hosts. Heaven and earth are filled with your glory.… Continue Reading “Heaven and Earth are Full of God’s Glory”
The Sunrise Will Surely Come
In Saturday’s first reading from the first chapter of the Prophet Habakkuk we read words to give us hope in the times when the future looks dim. Then the LORD answered me and said: Write down the vision Clearly upon the tablets, so that… Continue Reading “The Sunrise Will Surely Come”
The Real Voyage of Discovery
I have always appreciated this quote from Marcel Proust, and hope that I will always have the gift of fresh eyes, fresh ears, and a fresh heart.
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