Monthly Archives: July 2014

An Alternative Life Choice

Posted on July 31, 2014 by

The life of Sister Mary Cordis, aka Margarita, as a contemplative nun is a witnessing to the possibility of alternative lifestyles other than the all too obvious choices presented as desirable by the world. Her choice of a life of … Continue reading →

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The Pearl of Great Price

Posted on July 30, 2014 by

“Pearl” often reminds me of ‘Margarita’, the Spanish word for it. Margarita is also the name of one of the dearest persons in my life. I remember her fresh out of college and ready to face the world. Things were … Continue reading →

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Being, Having, Doing

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

It was our date night yesterday and we watched the movie “Lucy”. The storyline is built around the fact that we use only about 10% of our brain’s capacity. What would happen if we were able to increase that to … Continue reading →

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The Mustard Seed

Posted on July 28, 2014 by

The mustard seed – the smallest of seeds Yet when full grown, it is the largest of plants. The primeval particle – seemingly inconsequential Yet with the Big Bang, it gives birth to the entire cosmos. A humble maiden gives … Continue reading →

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Finding a Hidden Treasure

Posted on July 27, 2014 by

We live in the Information Age, where information is the currency of business and the basis of economic value. It is amazing how information drives our lives today. Everyday, we see more and more applications of information in our lives. … Continue reading →

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All Things Good and Wonderful

Posted on July 26, 2014 by

In the economy of salvation, everything that exists is good and nothing is ever wasted. On the human level, anything that blows up ends up destroyed or obliterated. On the Divine and cosmic level, when the first big bang happened … Continue reading →

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Fragility of Life

Posted on July 25, 2014 by

Every parent has experienced it at one time or another: a mother spends her whole day cleaning up and fixing the house while the kids are in school and then sees her efforts thrown in total disarray after a few … Continue reading →

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