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AUTUMN’S ABUNDANCE

Recently, a wise friend reminded me of my word for the year—SAVOR. She sent me a prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas to help me in my daily savoring: LET EVERY…

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AUTUMN’S ABUNDANCE

Autumn sunset on our family farm. Photo courtesy of my sister, Lori King. Recently,…

October 6, 20205Comments

LOVING BEYOND MY PRESENT CAPACITY

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Colossians 3:14 This past month I have been pondering how to listen and to…

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LOVING BEYOND MY PRESENT CAPACITY

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together…

September 1, 202012Comments

A HEART OF FLESH

Give us hearts of flesh, O God, that we may serve you. This morning I was drawn to a passage in the book of Ezekiel that has captivated me for…

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A HEART OF FLESH

Give us hearts of flesh, O God, that we may serve you. This…

August 1, 20208Comments

PONDER ANEW…

At mass this morning, I joined in declaring the words of a lovely old hymn: Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriends you. 2020,…

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PONDER ANEW…

At mass this morning, I joined in declaring the words of a lovely…

July 1, 20209Comments

LET US NOT FORGET…

Last fall I joined a small group, Retreat in Daily Living, for a 32-week prayer practice using the Ignatian exercises. I feel as if I have spent much time of…

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LET US NOT FORGET…

Last fall I joined a small group, Retreat in Daily Living, for a…

June 1, 20208Comments

SIT. STILL. QUIETLY. ALONE.

At the beginning of each new year, I pray for God to give me a word—a theme or focus for the upcoming year. This year I felt drawn to the…

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SIT. STILL. QUIETLY. ALONE.

At the beginning of each new year, I pray for God to give…

May 1, 202011Comments

LEARNING TO BE HOME — Let Us Walk Each Day in Love

Today is Day 12 of our Self-Quarantine— Saturday, March 21 my husband and I found ourselves donning protective face masks and plastic gloves, and boarding an international flight in the…

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LEARNING TO BE HOME — Let Us Walk Each Day in Love

Today is Day 12 of our Self-Quarantine--- Saturday, March 21 my husband and…

April 3, 20209Comments

JOURNEYING TOWARD INTERIOR FREEDOM

Last month I wrote about my desire to exchange contempt for compassion. I am so grateful to God for gifting me with that awareness. He is giving me the time…

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JOURNEYING TOWARD INTERIOR FREEDOM

Last month I wrote about my desire to exchange contempt for compassion. I…

March 5, 20204Comments

EXCHANGING CONTEMPT FOR COMPASSION—What my God can do…

My spiritual director recently asked me, “What is God’s essence to you?” I was taken aback by the question, but also intrigued. So I went to prayer, asking God to…

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EXCHANGING CONTEMPT FOR COMPASSION—What my God can do…

My spiritual director recently asked me, “What is God’s essence to you?” I…

February 1, 202018Comments

OPENING THE DOOR TO A NEW YEAR—2020…

During the Advent season, our family has a longtime tradition of reading something called the Advent Book. It is a lovely, large black book that resides on our living room…

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OPENING THE DOOR TO A NEW YEAR—2020…

During the Advent season, our family has a longtime tradition of reading something…

January 3, 202010Comments

More Advent ponderings…

Jesus goes to the suffering. We are called to do the same. In keeping with the Advent theme of simplicity, waiting, and reflecting, I want to share an Advent reflection…

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More Advent ponderings…

Jesus goes to the suffering. We are called to do the same. In…

December 14, 20194Comments

First Sunday in Advent

I love to begin the Advent season by lighting the first candle on the family Advent wreath, holding hands, and praying together. For years, this has been a favorite Advent…

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First Sunday in Advent

I love to begin the Advent season by lighting the first candle on…

December 2, 20195Comments