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More on Being a Blessing
The more alert we become to the blessing that flows into us through everything we touch, the more our own touch will bring blessing. – David Steindl-Rast
Rejoicing in Creation
Today’s Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 24. The Lord’s are the earth and its fullnes; the world and those who dwell in it. For God founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. That pretty much covers everything!
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”
Do We Have the Courage to Step into the “New”?
We cannot discover new oceans unless we have the courage to lose sight of the shore. -Andre Gide
What Kind of Globalization Do We Want to Create?
We are living in a period of commercial globalization. What we really need is spiritual globalization. – Sister Joan Chittister, OSB
Everything We Do Is Sacred
Among the poets I enjoy reading is Hafiz. Today I share his poem, “Now Is the Time.” Now is the time to know That all that you do is sacred. Now, why not consider A lasting truce with yourself and God. Now is the… Continue Reading “Everything We Do Is Sacred”
Care for Creation – Something All Christians Can Believe In
Because I was out of town, I got a little behind on postings, and even missed Earth Day. So, since we should be concerned about the earth and all who live there more than one day a year, there will be several postings in… Continue Reading “Care for Creation – Something All Christians Can Believe In”
Why Is the Grass Always Greener?
The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you… Continue Reading “Why Is the Grass Always Greener?”
A Reminder to Turn Ourselves toward Gratitude
Thomas Merton in Thoughts in Solitude says it so well: Every breath we draw is a gift of God’s love; every moment of existence is a grace.
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