Hidden deep inside the post-Summer of Love lyrics of the Rolling Stones 1969 hit “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” we find a microcosm of spiritual life, hiding among the words of the familiar refrain: You can’t always get what you want, You can’t always get what you want, You can’t always get what ...
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In our troubles, you are our strength. And in our sorrows, our consolation. (alleluia alleluia) The Psalmist reminds us in this verse that the Maker – the Center – is both our go-to for the inspirational hutzpah we need to get through the day, and is also our consoler – our cheerleader – ...
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There’s way too much to worry about in our world and in our life. Too much stress. Too much bad. On the days when you get up and there is more feeling of down in your heart than there is of up, remember the words of the song by Lynda Randle that we have the ...
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Christ Jesus, The one sent by God, you share our human condition. The voice of the tempter tried to make you believe that God would not give you what is necessary to live, to fulfill your mission. But you fought to choose trust and simplicity. In our turn, may we trust ourselves entirely to that ...
God is my savior, my rod, my stronghold of defense. (adapted from Psalm 96) Keep the Faith! – Amen
