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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!”
Merton . . . on Life
I’d like to remember this on those days that are hectic, when I am trying to accomplish too many tasks: Take more time, cover less ground. – Thomas Merton Dancing in the Waters of Life
Every Being, an Abode of God
Every being is an abode of God, worthy of respect and reverence. – Hindu Scripture
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
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”
The Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
October 1st is the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower. She is a favorite saint of many; many of my sisters are fond of her. I share a quote of hers today. For me, prayer is a surge of the heart;… Continue Reading “The Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux”
Why Are We Content to Simply Wait for Heaven?
We are reminded by Henry David Thoreau to be attentive now: Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” And Catherine of Siena, the Dominican Saint, said centuries before him that, All the way to heaven is heaven.” Why wait?!
Lingering Fragrances
Whenever I am walking and pass rosemary or lavender, I reach out my hand to touch the fragrant leaves and blossoms so that I can smell them on my hands. Isn’t it wonderful the way that fragrances can linger with us? What fragrance do… Continue Reading “Lingering Fragrances”
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