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Tag: Beauty
May the Familiar in our Lives Be Transformed
The following quote was posted on “Word for the Day” from Gratefulness.org just last week. One of life’s most fulfilling momemts occurs in the split-second when the familiar is suddenly transformed into the dazzling aura of the profoundly new. ” -Edward B. Lindaman Thinking… Continue Reading “May the Familiar in our Lives Be Transformed”
Beauty is God’s Handwriting
I hope I never tire of being reminded at the closeness of God’s presence to us. And I hope that some good day, I will not need to be reminded, but find that presence in all its infinite manifestations. Today’s reminder comes from Ralph… Continue Reading “Beauty is God’s Handwriting”
Where Do We Find the Presence of God?
There is nothing besides the presence of God. Being itself is derived from God and the presence of the Creator remains in each created thing. – Menachem Nahum of Chernobyl
A Sunset Is a Reminder
Friday’s Responsorial Psalm from Psalm 19 reminds us: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims God’s handiwork. Day pours out the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge.
When We Come Face to Face with Ourselves
On those days when we are face to face with our own failures – when we feel weak and defeated – we can take heart and reflect on these words from Friday’s reading is from 1 Corinthians 15: “By the grace of God I… Continue Reading “When We Come Face to Face with Ourselves”
True Love Is . . .
Wednesday’s first reading is from a favorite passage for many: 1 Corinthians 12. “Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is… Continue Reading “True Love Is . . .”
The Source of Happiness
Happiness is not what makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy – David Steindl-Rast (from http://www.gratefulness.org)
Finding God – Finding Beauty in the Ordinary
Holiness comes wrapped in the ordinary. There are burning bushes all around you. Every tree is full of angels. Hidden beauty is waiting in every crumb. – Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB
Some Wisdom from Teresa of Avila
When we were in our chapel at morning prayer, I noted how the reading in our breviary (Thursday, Week III) complemented the Gospel reading for the day in which we are admonished to give, forgive, and to not judge. Let us look at our… Continue Reading “Some Wisdom from Teresa of Avila”
You Can’t Beat God Giving!
Thursday’s Gospel reading is from Luke 6 Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will… Continue Reading “You Can’t Beat God Giving!”
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