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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 DAYLet every day combinethe beauty of Spring,the brightness of Summer,the abundance of Autumn,and the repose of Winter.And at the end of my life on earth,…
Faith Spirituality

AUTUMN’S ABUNDANCE

Autumn sunset on our family farm. Photo courtesy of my sister, Lori King. Recently,…
October 6, 2020

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 many years: A new heart I will give you, And a new spirit I will put within you; And I will take out of your…
COVID-19 Faith Spirituality

A HEART OF FLESH

Give us hearts of flesh, O God, that we may serve you. This…
August 1, 2020

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, with its coronavirus, has offered me the time and the material on which to reflect, to pray, and to ponder. My hope is that God…
COVID-19 Faith Spirituality

PONDER ANEW…

At mass this morning, I joined in declaring the words of a lovely…
July 1, 2020

 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 late with St. Ignatius and the Jesuits, and I have thoroughly enjoyed their company. I’ve had the privilege of feasting on a rich buffet of…
COVID-19 Faith Spirituality

 LET US NOT FORGET…

Last fall I joined a small group, Retreat in Daily Living, for a…
June 1, 2020

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 Dominican Republic to return to our home in the States.  The DR had closed its borders as a safety measure against our current pandemic. We…
Faith Recovery Spirituality

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, 2020

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 reveal the answer. We have been in the Dominican Republic for over three weeks now. When we arrived, January weather was upon us—lots of rain…
Faith Recovery Spirituality

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, 2020

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 coffee table during the month of December. Each day we open a new door to a beautiful picture and Scripture passage which tell a part…
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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, 2020

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 which touched our family many years ago when first read and continues to challenge us today. Here’s the reflection— Locating our lives in the abandoned…
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More Advent ponderings…

Jesus goes to the suffering. We are called to do the same. In…
December 14, 2019

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 prayer. Lord Jesus,  Master of both the light and the darkness, Send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.  We who have so much…
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First Sunday in Advent

I love to begin the Advent season by lighting the first candle on…
December 2, 2019