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Let Us Be 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, A Listening Heart
We Continue to Give Thanks
From Psalm 118 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. The joyful shout of victory in the tents of the just.
We Give Thanks this Easter and Always
From Psalm 8 we read: Give thanks to the LORD, for God is good, for God’s mercy endures forever. Let the house of Israel say, “God’s mercy endures forever.” Let those who fear the LORD say, “God’s mercy endures forever.”
. . . And One More Thing about Gratitude
Though the Busy Person’s Retreat on “Going Gratitudinal” may be completed, we are never finished with the opportunities for gratefulness. May the readings, reflections, and thoughtful questions over the last few days assist us in continuing to cultivate a grateful heart. Rejoice in the… Continue Reading “. . . And One More Thing about Gratitude”
Going Gratitudinal – Part 5
Today’s “Gratitudinal” Scripture passage is from Ephesians 1:16: I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Rabbi Harold Kushner challenges us: “Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted–a paved road or a washing machine?… Continue Reading “Going Gratitudinal – Part 5”
Going Gratitudinal – Part 4
Today’s “Gratitudinal” Scripture passage is from Philippians 4:12-13: I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. We… Continue Reading “Going Gratitudinal – Part 4”
Going Gratitudinal – Part 3
Today’s “Grateful” Scripture passage is from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. We are reminded by Denis Waitely, “I had the blues because I had no shoes until… Continue Reading “Going Gratitudinal – Part 3”
Going Gratitudinal – Part 2
Today’s “Grateful” Scripture reading is from Psalm 118:28-29: You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the LORD, for God is good; God’s love endures forever. Elie Wiesel tells us,… Continue Reading “Going Gratitudinal – Part 2”
Going Gratitudinal
Going Gratitudinal. That’s the theme of this week’s Busy Person’s Retreat at Dominican University in San Rafael. Our sisters meet with students, faculty, and staff members this week, to pray and share reflections on a selection of readings. We thought that focusing on gratitude… Continue Reading “Going Gratitudinal”
Climb up to the Roof and Enjoy the Sunset
When before the beauty of a sunset or a mountain, you pause and exclaim, “Ah,” you are participating in divinity. – Joseph Campbell When you see a beautiful sunset on the way (especially in winter) it’s good to go up on the roof to… Continue Reading “Climb up to the Roof and Enjoy the Sunset”
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