Monthly Archives: June 2014
The Best Years of My Life
My generation has officially entered Old Age. We are slowly but surely moving into retirement. Gone are the days of the crazy pursuit of success, the hectic busy-ness of carving a career, the frantic struggles to find and keep employment. … Continue reading
Posted in Life, The Good News
Tagged Choice, Growing Older, Wisdom
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Beauty and Goodness
A fisherman, simple and weather-beaten, known for his doting mother-in-law He is mending his nets and a man comes along and tells him to follow. The fisherman drops everything and to the call he does hearken And he follows the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Nature, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Doing good, Poetry
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The Heart of a Mother
Yesterday was the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, whose love is so strong He would lay down His life for His friends. Today is the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, whose love nurtured Jesus from His … Continue reading
The Heart as Core
Functionally, the heart is no more than an organ designed to pump blood throughout the whole body. No more, no less. It does not create blood. That is the function of the bone marrow. The heart does not even cleanse … Continue reading
Three Constants in My Ever-changing Life
I knew it to be true in my heart even before I heard it put into words. According to Stephen Covey, there are three constants in life: change, choice and principles. Life is in a constant flux. It is forever … Continue reading
The Fruits of the Spirit
There is so much evil in the world today masquerading as good. Affluence is held up as the good life and the ultimate purpose of man’s existence. Hedonism and sheer pleasure are portrayed as true happiness and to be enjoyed … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline, Fidelity
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The Afterglow
A tiny seed grows into a tree, giving men their food, clothing and shelter. That is one of the many miracles that happen in our everyday lives. One tiny particle explodes in one big bang and the entire universe we … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude
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Celebrating Life on the 65th
I have noticed how I hate others for the very things I hate most in myself. Often, I would see the evil or wrongdoings in others but remain blind to my own. I would sometimes allow the anger and bitterness … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Nature, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Gratitude, Jane
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Of Portals and Thresholds
We live at the threshold of a new world. We live in in-between times – between the already and the not yet. We are always just a step away from portal of our fondest hopes and dreams. Man has a … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Mystery, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Eternity, Poetry
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Being like Birds and Wildflowers
There is a lot about the past I am truly grateful for. I have been so blessed I relish going over memories that have joyfully brought me to where and who I am today. But dwelling too much in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Doing good, joy
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