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Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Tag: Beauty
Preacher of Wonder
Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder. E.B. White Charlotte’s Web Every morning I receive a daily quote from Gratefulness.org. After reading today’s, I knew there were many images that easily preach the presence of wonder. Are we listening?
Everybody is Unique
Everybody is unique. Do not compare yourself with anybody else lest you spoil God’s curriculum. – Baal Shem Tov
Creation Gives Thanks
It is so thoughtful and commendable to thank those who do us favors that if we glance around, we see that when earth is regaled by heaven’s waters and sunlight, it sends forth grass and flowers in grateful payment for the gift. Very… Continue Reading “Creation Gives Thanks”
For the Beauty of the Earth
Our hymn at morning prayer today was “For the Beauty of the Earth.” For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies; For the love which from our birth, Over and around us lies; Lord of all, to Thee we raise… Continue Reading “For the Beauty of the Earth”
Wisdom from Gertrude the Great
This morning’s reading (below) from the Psalter was from Spiritual Exercises by Gertrud the Great of Helfta. “My God, you are my hope; you the glory; you the joy; you my blessedness. You are the thirst of my spirit; you the life of my… Continue Reading “Wisdom from Gertrude the Great”
Gratefulness
Every morning I receive a daily quote from Gratefulness.org(it’s easy to subscribe). The quotes are always inspiring and uplifting. I look forward to them. This was yesterday’s: Talk about the joys of the unexpected, can they compare with the joys of the expected, of… Continue Reading “Gratefulness”
St. Teresa of Avila
Today is the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582). She was a Doctor of the Church, also a mystic and writer – and truly a practical, down-to-earth woman who saw into the heart of God, and truly made a difference in her world.… Continue Reading “St. Teresa of Avila”
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