Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Days 69-70 – Real Intimacy
Love invites us to take the risks involved in true intimacy. In fact, it is only through this commitment to intimacy that we may know Love. Continue reading
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Days 66-68 – The Magic of Persistence
When we serve others in the manner of The Good Samaritan we are living the highest calling of the caregiver. What so many miss about this mission is the importance of persistence. Continue reading
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Days 64-65 Growing a Global Heart
"We stand at a critical moment in Earth's history, a time when humanity must choose its future. As the world becomes increasingly interdependent and fragile, the future at once holds great peril and great promise. To move forward we must… Continue reading
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Days 62-63 – The Great Tapestry
In the enviornment of caregiving, these sacred meetings are happening all the time. In the midst of pain, they bring us hope – a moment when Love reaches out and meets need in a way that is flooded with holy… Continue reading
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Days 59-61 – For Whom Do We Perform?
At the end of each day, the finest caregivers don’t ask themselves what their supervisor is saying (even if it’s good.) They ask only, “have I lived Love?” Continue reading
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Days 57-58 THE RIDDLE OF HERE | WORDS by Nic Askew
Photo by ~liz: Dawn in the town of Flores, the Peten Guatemala, Feb. 2011 We're looking. For something so simple. So simple, that we can't hold it inour hands. Or in our heads. So we look to him. To her.To… Continue reading
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Days 55-56 – The Medicine Cabinet
Our deepest thoughts are sacred and often secret. It is in our hearts where Love arrives holy and ineffable. God’s Love exists far beyond brain chemistry. For God is Love. Continue reading
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Days 52-54 – Flowers, Friends & Spring
Love knows no enemies. Continue reading
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Days 50-51 How do I Greet This Day?
As some of you may be aware, my colleagues and I recently went on a pilgrimage to Guatemala. Each morning when we met for breakfast, someone would read a passage from Genesis 1. Then before setting off for the day… Continue reading
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Days 48-49 – Human-Made & Nature-Made
“Humans try to make things perfect – straight lines, exact circles,” he said. “Nature doesn’t bother with that.” Continue reading
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