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04 October – Saint Francis “Canticle of the Sun”
Today we celebrate the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, an incredible man of God who lived a Very Long Time ago yet still has such a Huge Impact on us today – through the amazing Franciscans carrying on his … Continue reading
quotes & photos: Mother Teresa & peace-full smiles : )
Since these Wednesday photos are finally making it to cyberspace on SUNDAY, here’s a little inspiration from Mother Teresa to contemplate as as a new week begins… “The Good News is that God still loves the world through you. You … Continue reading
The Jesuits: … Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam
So that’s Latin. Since I sure as heck didn’t study Latin, here’s what it means: “To the Greater Glory of God…” A noble motto from Saint Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuits (literally followers of Jesus) whose feast day we … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged America magazine, catholic saints, faith, Fr. Timothy King SJ, Holy Trinity church DC, Jesuit Center in Wernersville PA, Jesus, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Saint Ignatius, silent retreats, spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius, spiritual retreats, spirituality, teilhard de chardin, the jesuits
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Photos & Quotes: treasures of light in darkness
Once again, it’s Wednesday photographs on Thursday… so Virginia the Blogger is adding a few inspirational quotes for our minds to munch on. You may notice a theme (of sorts) – Light & Darkness & Treasure & Faith & Fulton … Continue reading
… on Foot Washing & L.O.V.E. Muscles …
Holy Thursday takes us to the Upper Room where the first thing Jesus did was wash the disciples feet, humbly like a servant. Across the world this evening thousands of lay people will have their feet washed by the Clergy … Continue reading
Passion Sunday: …on the Cross of Christ & unforgiving ire….
Sometimes I wonder how God puts up with us broken clay pots (especially when some clay pots are a bit sneakier than others)… how we get so worked up over niddly, piddly things ‘he said, she said’ – ‘he did … Continue reading
… on having the Sunday Blahs(!) …
i woke up this morning with a bad case of the Blahs(!) … it’s rainy, damp & overcast (a good day to hide under the covers & Not Get Up!) … but it’s Sunday … “Kai, Kai, KAI!!!” (very loud) … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Life (in general), Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged church, faith, Jesus, Lazarus, Lent, Lenten reflection, Martha & Mary, Pope John Paul II, religion, spirituality, Sunday Blahs, Trusting God, wisteria
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Saint Patrick (more prayers from…)
For this Friday in Lent, given the proximity of Saint Patrick’s day (one day over) here’s another prayer attributed to this Irish saint. I first heard this from the angelic voice of Lisa Kelly, one of the Celtic Women, singing … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Quotes, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged celtic woman music, Celtic Women, daily prayers, Inspirational prayers, Irish prayers, Jesus Christ, Lisa Kelly, prayers for protection, prayers of the saints, Saint Patrick, spirituality, St. Patrick's Breastplate, St. Patrick's Day, the deer's cry
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… on being sick….
Nobody wants to read a deadbeat blog & when you’re sick, it’s sure hard not to be a downer. But so many chronically ‘sick’ people (my bedfast quadriplegic Papa inclusive) face down the sick bullet each day & keep on … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Quotes, Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged beach photo, Catherine de Hueck Doherty, Catherine Doherty, faith, Faith in God, grace, Jesus Christ, joy in suffering, Lent, managing pain, mercy, Mercy of God, pemba photo, prayers, radical faith, spirituality, sunday in lent, the Jesus prayer
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