Monthly Archives: April 2016

It’s A Cruel World

Jesus said to his disciples: “If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have … Continue reading

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Promptings of the Spirit

Jesus said to his disciples: “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ~ John 15:12-14 I always get thrilled when I see … Continue reading

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The Sun and My God

Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain … Continue reading

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Deepening My Spirituality

“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” ~ John 15:5 In my philosophy classes, I learned that I am a contingent … Continue reading

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Proclaiming the Gospel

Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” They went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs. … Continue reading

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“Behold, I make all things new.”

Then I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of … Continue reading

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De-bugging Oneself

SPIRIT MOMENT: Anabelle and I have a friend who is a Poor Clare cloistered nun. I remembered one time she was telling us that they do not change clothes everyday but wear the same set of habits for several days. … Continue reading

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Waiting For The Final Answer

Jesus answered them, “I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify to me. But you do not believe, because you are not among my sheep. My sheep hear my voice; I … Continue reading

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Following the Shepherd

Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” ~ John 10:27-28 Had I been the only … Continue reading

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Life And Spirit

Jesus said to his disciples: “It is the Spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life.” ~ John 6:63 The past ten weeks have been a real … Continue reading

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