Category Archives: Spirituality
FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)
The greatest fear, and perhaps the most common one, of many people today is FOMO.“Fear Of Missing Out.”It used to be men feared wars, hunger, pestilence.While many were afraid of contracting Covid19, the fear nothing like their fear of FOMO.In … Continue reading
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Sensing the Unknowable
Isn’t it a thrilling thought that I am made in the image and likeness of God? Even more thrilling is the fact that I am unique and that there will never be another one quite like me. Every human is … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Mystery, Presence, Spirituality, Uncategorized
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Reflections by the Forest Floor
“For the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light.” Honor among thieves. Even they look after their own, sometimes better than the children of light do. But they … Continue reading
A Joyful Sad Christmas
Anabelle and I spent many joyous Christmases in this house. Christmas is a time for joy for many people. Gift-giving, often lavish and extravagant, helps to make the season bright. Yet, the first Christmas was very simple and literally poor. … Continue reading
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On Sleep And Dreams
Sleep in heavenly peace . . . . The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream . . . . The Gospel readings during the Christmas season are replete on stories about … Continue reading
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A Weekend of Miracles
I was a witness to a weekend of miracles, involving three ladies. Friday was the birthday of Vida. We feted her with a birthday breakfast. I call Vida the Great Connector. He is very good at connecting and putting people … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Relationships
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Options and Priority
I hear many people these days talking of their priorities. There should never be a plural for priorities. By its very nature, a priority can only be single entity. What happens when one has several priorities? In case of conflicts … Continue reading
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Moments of Grace, 3
Blessings are often identified with good fortune, joy and happiness, dreams come true, and the like. But grace can also be found in our pain and suffering, failures and disappointments, our tears and fears, even emptiness and loneliness. For what … Continue reading
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Moments of Grace, 2
I love mornings and the freshness they bring Yet I love the sunset as much as the morning I only need to see them with joy in my heart And the showers of blessings simply start. I love being with … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Grace, Poetry
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Be Watchful. Be Ready.
I can close my eyes and still see. I can shut off my ears and nose and still hear and smell. I can shut out the sights and the sounds and be alone; and in the silence and solitude … Continue reading