Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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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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Days 36-37 Grief is Love
Good morning, friends near and far, As we navigate through the unrelenting challenges of this global pandemic and the impact on individuals, families, communities and countries. there is greater awareness of our interdependence and the need to help each other… Continue reading
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Days 29-30 Deepest Thanks to Caregivers
In this fragile frontier-place, your kindnessBecomes the light that consoles the broken-hearted,Awakens within desperate stormsThat oasis of serenity that callsThe spirit to rise from beneath the weight of pain,To create a new space in the person’s mindWhere they gain distance… Continue reading
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Days 22-23 The River of Life- A Guided Meditation
I wish to share this story by author John Perricone: Several years ago, as a teacher, I invited a Buddhist monk to speak to my Senior elective class, and quite interestingly, as he entered the room, he did not say… Continue reading
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Days 15-16 A Cup of Loving Kindness
God is love. Various Faith traditions hold distinct beliefs and images for God, but one unifying source is an all-inclusive love, an expansive circle that includes all that lives. God is a mystery and beyond our ability to ever fully… Continue reading
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Days 8-9 Standing At The Door of Your Heart
"The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature."~ Joseph Campbell Amanda Gorman does Just that in her poem, "New Year's Lyric. " Listen has she captures your… Continue reading
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