Tag Archives: Prayer
Temptations Of An Old Man
Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” ~ Matthew 23:11-12 I feel comfortable growing old. I now … Continue reading
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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A Heart Of Stone
His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ John 2:5 There are days I feel like a rock. Specially when buffeted by life’s worries and anxieties, I just want to be stolid and uncaring, shutting myself off … Continue reading
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Conversations and Encounters in the Mind
Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, ‘I do choose. Be made clean!’ Mark 1:41 I watch the sun and it just keeps on shining. For billions of years and for some billions … Continue reading
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Life Questions and a Life of Prayer
In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. Mark 1:35 I often get caught up in the hurly-burly of daily life. I get inundated by … Continue reading
Channeling Jonathan Livingston Seagull
“After saying farewell to them, he went up on the mountain to pray.” In my younger days, I would often imagine myself being like Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Seagulls spend their days scavenging for food while riding the wind thermals along … Continue reading
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Asking For Signs
If I listen and pay attention, there are enough signs for me to know that God is present in my life. There are moments of prayer when He comes to me in palpable ways. There moments of peak experiences when … Continue reading
Who Do You Say That I Am
“Who do you say that I am?” The answer to that question is both personal and communal. My personal answer is arrived at through prayer and in loving service to others. The communal answer is achieved through common reflection and … Continue reading
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Prayer Is Wasting Time
I sometimes wonder what good does praying do. I sit in silence, alone and by myself. I do nothing. I accomplish nothing. So, what good does praying do? It seems to be such a waste of time. Yet, it is … Continue reading
Happiness Is . . . .
A life with meaning is a happy life and it is something everyone longs for. Some seek meaning in money and wealth and they look happy from the outside. But desire for money and wealth often become insatiable greed it … Continue reading
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