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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!
Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful
You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful”
Happy Thanksgiving
We don’t need a lot of words when we talk with God. As Meister Eckhart, the Dominican mystic said, If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough
Gratitude Opens Us – Part 2
Many years ago I read the book Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer, by David Steindl-Rast, and loved it. The wisdom found there can be appreciated again and again. As we approach our national feast Thanksgiving, let us ask the Spirit to open our hearts to gratitude… Continue Reading “Gratitude Opens Us – Part 2”
Sharing Hope
People gain so much hope when they know they are not experiencing something alone. – Joyce Rupp
May We All Become Lovers
May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers. Shantideva, 8th century
Open My Eyes
Friday’s Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 119. And we read: Open my eyes, that I may consider the wonders of your law.
What Is Your Heart’s Desire . . . Your Heart’s Delight?
Today’s Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 37. I’m pretty sure I’ve shared this before, but verses 4 and 5 have always spoken to me about something that is key in discerning what God is calling us to. We need to listen to our hearts.… Continue Reading “What Is Your Heart’s Desire . . . Your Heart’s Delight?”
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