Category Archives: Spirituality
Let It Be ~ Mary’s Fiat
“Let It Be” is one among my many favorite Beatles song. It was reportedly their break-up song. For me, the song is as much a Marian hymn as it is a hit pop song. For Mary, it was her Fiat … Continue reading
My Heart
An Amazing Beating Heart (from Wikipedia) My heart beats about 80 times a minute. That is 115,200 a day. 42,048,000 time a year! My heart is made up of entirely cardiac muscles and some cartilage. No bones. It is about the … Continue reading
Thankful for Roots
I have always found inspiration and consolation in my Catholic faith. I try everyday to reflect on and live by the words and deeds of Christ. He went about preaching the Kingdom of God, not building a Church. He welcomed … Continue reading
One Perfect Day
“I’d willingly give up everything for just one perfect day.” I have heard or read this mushy line in several romance movies I have watched and love stories I have read. Mushy as it may sound, it is a cris de … Continue reading
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Tagged Easter, Peace
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Mary’s Fiat
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” ~ Luke 1:38 Mary’s ‘Fiat’ is the fulcrum of history It is the pivot that changes humanity By agreeing to … Continue reading
The Little Ones
Jesus said to his disciples: “It is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost.” ~ Matthew 18:12-14 I am but a clump of dust in the vastness of the universe. But that … Continue reading
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Tagged Beginnings, Endings, Eternity, Poetry
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My Spiritual Journey and Journal
Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” And their eyes were opened. … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Gratitude, Humility
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Come And Stay
When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” And he came down quickly and received him with joy. ~ Luke 19:5-6 Yesterday, I wrote that God’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, Serendipity
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A Redeemed Life
Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush … Continue reading
Posted in Presence, Relationships, Spirituality, The Good News
Tagged Grace, Gratitude, joy
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Signs
While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them, “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah.” ~ Luke 11:29 I shall not … Continue reading