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Thoughts for Memorial Day
I always enjoy going to the website gratefulness.org. I found the following there today, and it reminds me of my reflections last night after watching 60 Minutes and listening and observing the effects of our wars upon these women and men who have offered… Continue Reading “Thoughts for Memorial Day”
You Will Show Me the Path to Life
From Thursday’s Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 16) we read: Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. You will show me the path to life, fullness of joys in your presence, the delights at your right hand forever. Keep me safe, O God; you… Continue Reading “You Will Show Me the Path to Life”
Let Us Set Our Sails
The winds of grace blow all the time. All we need to do is set our sails. -Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa I was in Santa Cruz on the weekend with my family. What a wonderful time! The weather was perfect! We saw dolphins, pelicans, sailboats,… Continue Reading “Let Us Set Our Sails”
What Would We Ask of God? What Would Jesus Ask?
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. “I have… Continue Reading “What Would We Ask of God? What Would Jesus Ask?”
To Be a Saint
Recently in a comment on one of my postings, Pastor John Keller reminded me of a quote about vocation by Frederick Buechner. Today I share another of Buechner’s quotes, this one is also about our vocation . . . what we are all called to… Continue Reading “To Be a Saint”
Ascension Thursday
Here in the U.S. we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension on Sunday. Nonetheless, I still see Thursday listed as an option on the USCCB website, and our Psalters still show the Ascension as a Thursday feast. So I say, let’s celebrate twice! It’s… Continue Reading “Ascension Thursday”
Heaven and Earth are Full of God’s Glory
Wednesday’s Responsorial Psalm is 148. And there couldn’t be one that is more glorious and uplifting! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise God in the heights. Praise God, all you angels; praise God, all you hosts. R. Heaven and earth are full of… Continue Reading “Heaven and Earth are Full of God’s Glory”
Easter Morning at Santa Sabina
It’s a beautiful Easter morning here at Santa Sabina Center. What a wonderful retreat.
We Hold onto the Promise in Hope
On the 5th Thursday of Lent we read from today’s passage from Genesis 17 of God’s faithfulness I will maintain my covenant with you and your descendants after you throughout the ages as an everlasting pact, to be your God and the God of… Continue Reading “We Hold onto the Promise in Hope”
Those Who Fish, Rise Early
It is a New Year . . . has been for ten days now. Our Christmas Season ended on Sunday, the Feast of the Epiphany . . . yesterday we celebrated the Baptism of the Lord . . . and today Jesus calls his… Continue Reading “Those Who Fish, Rise Early”
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