Monthly Archives: January 2016
Mysterium Tremendum et Fascinans
Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Grace, Hope, Humility, joy
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Seeds And Fruits
And Jesus said to them, ” . . . . Those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit thirty and sixty and a hundredfold.” Mark 4:20 I have lived a … Continue reading
The Presence I Keep
And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:34-35 I am a great fan of … Continue reading
A Place We Call Home
Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Serendipity
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Let Lives Live
Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:20-21 … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Choice
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To Live Is To Give
Jesus went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. Mark 3:13 Solitude and being alone does not make me uncomfortable. But I also immensely enjoy being with people. This is something I … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Doing good, Service
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The One And The Many
Jesus departed with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed him; hearing all that he was doing, they came to him in great numbers from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and the region around … Continue reading
My Uniqueness And My Heart Of Stone
Jesus was grieved at their hardness of heart and said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored. Mark 3:5 My disappointments and frustrations that have transformed my heart into stone arise from … Continue reading
The Two Wolves
One of the great rules in life is the law of atrophy. What I do not use, I lose. Muscles I do not use nor exercise would soon atrophy, shrivel and die. Neurons that are not used die faster than those that … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Doing good
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A Heart Of Stone Is A Heavy Burden
A heart of stone is a heavy heart to carry. Right now, I am carrying the burden of hurt and broken relationships. There are several of my relationships with people who are close and ear to me that are frayed … Continue reading
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Tagged Forgiveness, Humility, Mercy, Prayer
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