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The Wheat and the Weeds

The weeds among the wheat. There seems to be a lot these days. The sower did sow good seeds And yet there those who’ve gone astray. We pray the Lord of the Harvest To still recreate these into good To … Continue reading

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Transitioning

I struggle these days to return to a regular and meaningful prayer life. The bumps and the detours I have recently encountered in life have derailed what I thought was a deep and sincere relationship with the Lord. Of late, … Continue reading

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Darkness, Conversion and the Evil One

We live in dark times. Darkness is all around us. It is even darker for those whose lives have been snuffed out just because they lived in slum areas; or they did not speak like we do; or they behaved … Continue reading

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Beauty Over And Out Of Ugly

This is a burl. A burl is a rounded knotty growth on a tree, seen by many as an imperfection, and maybe even as a symptom of a disease or the sign of a faulty growth. But in the hands … Continue reading

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Seeking Happiness and Perfection in Beauty

There is a lot of beauty and order in nature for me not to believe in a loving and almighty Creator. There is a lot of goodness and happiness in my life for me not to be always filled with … Continue reading

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Bringing In The Harvest

He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” ~ Luke 10:2 There has never been more wealth and affluence in the … Continue reading

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Blessed Are The Poor?

Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. ~ Luke 6:20  Is it indeed a blessing to be poor? Many people would rather be rich. Yet, many of … Continue reading

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Small Things Make The Difference

“Everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if salt becomes insipid, with what will you restore its flavor? Keep salt in yourselves and you will have peace with one another.” ~ Mark 9:50 In the infinite expanse of … Continue reading

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Yes, Love Transforms

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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My Awareness Is Unto Eternity

Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world. ~ John … Continue reading

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