Erie Chapman Foundation
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Days 4-5 Prayer for Peace
Although we use different words and names, Lord you see into our hearts and minds as we join in unity with purpose to pray for peace. Peace and Universal Love is the essenceof the Gospel preached by allEnlightened Ones. The… Continue reading
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Day 363 to Day 3 – The Virus of Perfection
“It is a wonderful day in a life when one is finally able to stand before the long, deep mirror of one’s own reflection and view oneself with appreciation, acceptance and forgiveness.” – John O’Donohue Continue reading
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Days 361-362 God’s Light
With One Voice In the adorations and benedictions of the righteous The praises of all the prophets are kneaded together. All their praises are mingled into one stream, All the vessels are emptied into one ewer, Because He that is… Continue reading
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Days 357-361 – Secrets in Fog
The Queen of Morning offers a gracious gift whenever she layers a meadow with the mist we call fog. On the morning I made part one of this picture (top) she had spread her grayest robes across a golf… Continue reading
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A Blessing of Joyful Welcome
May the Angel of Annunciationawaken in us God's profound heartfelt lovefor every kind of neighbor. May the star of inclusive, Poured out,Communing Love direct every decisionwe make on our journey. May our dreams lead us to profound reverenceas we bow… Continue reading
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Days 350-354 – Witness to Tears
Caregivers are tear-catchers as well as wound-menders. Day & night they bear witness to suffering, often hiding their own tears so that they may help others. Continue reading
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Days 343-347 – Pride or Gratitude?
It is nice to be proud of offspring. Yet, Love teaches that gratitude is far better than pride. Continue reading
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Days 341-342 Amazing Peace
Note: Excerpt of poem "Amazing Peace," a Christmas poem by Maya Angelou Something to consider this during this unfolding Advent week that calls us to cultivate Peace within. We hear a whisperAt first it is too soft. Then only… Continue reading
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Days 336-340 – How Storypower Made Illness a Gift
After essayist Anatole Broyard learned he was terminally ill he made a transcendent choice: To change his life story. “All of my old trivial selves fell away and I was reduced to my essence,” he wrote. Thus, he took control… Continue reading
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Days 334-335 The Hope of Advent
Note: This reflection is from several writings, over the years, on Advent by Sister Joan Chittister Dec 1st heralds the beginning of the Advent season, and is described as a “highly spiritual time as we prepare… Continue reading
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