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Tag Archives: mercy
Holy Thursday Healing Love
It’s Holy Thursday. Today we are challenged by Christ’s example to join the “Order of the Towel” washing the feet of others literally and figuratively in the ways we are led. But something struck me today. Flash back to the beginning … Continue reading
#LENT – Ash Wednesday Spiritual Blues-busters
And so it begins, Lent is here. It’s time to put away our chocolates, turn off the TV, hide coffee beans, sweets, and whatever else we’ve decided to give up for Lent. My list is the same year after year: … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Ash Wednesday, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, lifestyle, love, mercy
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#LENT: Reforming ourselves (vs. others)
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Matthew 7:1-2) Why do we spend so much time judging … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged faith, Forgiveness, hope, inspiration, Jesus, Lent, lifestyle, mercy, Quotes
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#LENT: God’s (blessing of) Tenderness
Yesterday I shared about how at the end of an 8-day silent retreat, Sister Maria asked me to pick a blessing on a folded slip of paper out of a bowl. After praying that blessing (for Holy Hilarity) Sister Maria … Continue reading
#Lent: De-cluttering (our hearts)
Virginia began this Lenten post-a-day gig focusing on tidying up our spiritual homes, utilizing scrub brushes (as necessary) to root out yucky stuff clogging the drains of our hearts & lives. On this Lenten Saturday maybe it’s time to take … Continue reading
Ash Wednesday: Lenten Tidying-Up
Once again Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday services around the world. Many readers (& dear friends) are of differing faith traditions, but perhaps Blogger Virginia’s post-a-day Lenten gig can introduce you (a bit) to what’s up with Lent? Christians … Continue reading
…reformed crabs…
Dr. Peter Kreeft gave an amazing talk last night @ William & Mary to a packed auditorium, literally overflowing with students sitting on the floor, in the aisles, standing along the walls. How cool is that? On a Friday night? … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Life (in general)
Tagged Fighting injustice, injustice, justice, Lent, mercy, Mercy of God, Peter Kreeft, Philippians 4:4, prayer, Treasures in jars of clay
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…shhh… chocolate indulgence(s)
Today is the Feast of the Annunciation, when Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary & said she would be with child. It’s a FEAST day which means what we give up for Lent we can indulge in just a little. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Life (in general), Quotes
Tagged Chocolate, faith, Lent, Mad About Chocolate, mercy, Mercy of God, Our Father Prayer, Pat McCloskey OFM, patience, St. Francis de Sales, temptation
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…managing mud puddles (in Lent)….
Muddling our way through Lent, we’re almost half way done. Easter is just 3 & 1/2 weeks away(!) …but yesterday (another dreary rainy day) i got stuck in a mud puddle funk. It happens. Mud happens (especially when it rains.) … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Life (in general)
Tagged Cross of Christ, faith, God's love, Jesus Christ, Lent, mercy, mud puddles, overcoming despair, Psalm 40:2, spiritual desire, Treasures in jars of clay
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STAYING WARM!!!!!
It’s absolutely FREEZING here. Snow on the ground from earlier this week won’t go away. Tonight it will be 5 degrees F (-15 C). Besides drinking copious amounts of hot tea – (i considered giving it up for Lent, but … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged God's love, Holiness, holy comforter, Lent, mercy, spiritual desire, spiritual discipline
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