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Tag: Beauty
Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette
Beauty seen makes the one who sees it more beautiful. ” – David Steindl-Rast from A Listening Heart May we all grow in beauty . . . daily!
We Marvel at the Moon
Psalm 8 is Saturday’s Responsorial Psalm and marvels at God’s creation. When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you set in place – How is it that you should be mindful of us, or the… Continue Reading “We Marvel at the Moon”
Wisdom from Teilhard de Chardin
Someday, after we have mastered the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love. Then for the second time in the history of the world, we will have discovered fire.” – Teilhard de Chardin
Let Us Be Like the Deer
The entrance antiphon for Monday expresses our desire for God. The reference is Psalm 41:2-3. Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for… Continue Reading “Let Us Be Like the Deer”
Who Could Ever Imagine that the Colors of Autumn Were Possible!
We read in Sunday’s Gospel from Mark 10:17: For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.”
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!”
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”
Waiting for God Takes Courage
Thursday’s Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 27 “I believe that I shall see the bounty of God in the land of the living. Wait for the God with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for God.” How right it is to say that waiting for… Continue Reading “Waiting for God Takes Courage”
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