How many times will God call out to us? Thankfully for me, it’s one more time than I can say “no.” Matthew’s parable of the wedding feast combined with the big Quotable at the end about many called/few chosen seems to make little sense on the first reading. Second doesn’t fare much better. He tells [...]
I spent my usual piano practice time today instead out piddling and hoeing in the Prayer Garden beside our house. The garden was commissioned as a private chapel in 2009 following the passing of our next door neighbor and very dear friend, Jean. She loved the outside, and kept bird feeders and baths, and built [...]
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Let nothing trouble you; Let nothing affright you; All things are passing, God never changes; Patience obtains everything, Nothing is wanting to one who possesses God. God alone suffices. - Mother Teresa
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I woke this morning in a nice Psalm 23 mood. This is my favorite version of the song put to music. The hymn tune is “Resignation.” Even in the secret places of our hearts – even in the far-away dreams of our souls, and even in Sweard, Alaska! – there, too, are the green pastures, [...]
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Abba, I come back to you now, as I have many times before. Once again, I’ve learned lessons through life rather than through teaching. Give me the strength to pass on these lessons. In your name. - Amen
