Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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The Light of Easter Days 103-104
"We were sent here to search for the light of Easter in our hearts." John O'Donohue … Continue reading
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Days 96-97 To Receive A Blessing
I imagine that most of you are familiar with the popular show, “Call the Midwife” which is based on the real-life memoirs of a young nurse working with Anglican Sisters in the early 1950’s. Together they make every effort to… Continue reading
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Days 89-90 Awe Moments
“Your heart and my heart are very, very old friends.” -Hafiz Such Singing in the Wild Branches It was springand I finally heard himamong the first leaves––then I saw him clutching the limb in an island of shadewith his red-brown… Continue reading
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Days 87-88 Hope
The writer Nikki Barnes said it well when she wrote: “If you only carry one thing throughout your entire life, let it be hope. Let it be hope that better things are always ahead. Let it be hope that you… Continue reading
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Days 78-79 The Swallows Return
Every year the swallows return to the San Juan Capistrano Mission in S. CA, on or about March 19th-St.Joseph Day. So happy are they to be greeted with the lush greening of springtime, signaling hope, renewal and a warm welcome.… Continue reading
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Days 71-72 The Way of Love
In honor of International Women’s Day that is celebrated in March, I wish to introduce you to a marvelous woman, Martha Isabel Ruiz Corzo who is best known as Pati. As a teenager Pati played violin in the Queretaro’s City’s… Continue reading
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Days 640-65 Prayers for Peace
Amidst all the devstation, tragedy, suffering, escalating violence, and perilous situation in Ukraine and globally, I believe our prayers are making a difference. Beyond all odds, Ukraine has been able to put up a fierce resisitance. President Zelensky has survived… Continue reading
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Days 57-58 Our Lady of Ukraine, Prayers for Peace
“I pray that… you may find light, peace and consolation. We are willing to empty ourselves, to bend low, to wash feet, to heal wounds, all for the dear neighbor.” ~Mother Bernard Gosselin CSJ … Continue reading
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Days 50-51 Blessings
A Blessing for All Who Serve in The Ministry of Health Care May rest find youIn the peaceful moments when all is still,In the quiet times when you pauseAnd breathe. May rest find youIn the chaos of… Continue reading
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Days 43-44 Living with Paradox
“Heroism could be redefined for our time as the ability to stand paradox”. Robert A. Johnson Just as a plant seeks the sun, we are naturally drawn towards the light. Yet, according to Johnson, “Until we have undertaken the task of accepting… Continue reading
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