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Step 1: Speak to God about the situation: Oh Strong One, sometimes I do not feel strong. At times, I feel inadequate for a situation. Sometimes it is just in a social situation, I do no feel as comfortable as I would like and therefore my anxiety ruins the moment. In those cases, I may…
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I have nothing to ask for today Read More »
Step 1: Reflect and Speak with God Dear Giver of Life, You have always been with me whether I knew it or not. Not only have you given me Life but also peace and happiness, people who love me, people whom I could serve, and people who raised me up. Sometimes your presence has been
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Am I becoming an old grouch? Read More »
Step 1: Reflect and Speak with God Beloved God of all patience, I can get a little edgy. I don’t have the patience to watch the news because it upsets me. I enjoy being at a party for a finite time and then cannot wait to leave. Young seminarians and new priests seem very different
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The Good Old Times Read More »
Step 1: Reflect and Speak to God With you, there is no time because You are eternal. Yet, I was asked when was “The good old time for you.” My answer was these are the good old times because living in the present and feeling Your presence always, what could be better. I miss my
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What message to invite people into the Church or back to the Church Read More »
Step 1: Speak to God You who invite all people into your love, kindly guide us with the actions and words that will serve as a repetition of Your invitation. We don’t need to attract numbers to the Church as a marketer would to build a brand. You have a plan and an invitation for
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Inviting Young People into the Church, inviting others to return Read More »
Step 1: Speak to God Creator, Redeemer, Inspirer, our all too human Church has exhibited its humanness through the ages through its own sin, hubris and power mongering. It has become a barrier for our young people and a turnoff to those who have been hurt or scandalized by the behavior of both clergy and
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Glorious Fall Weather Read More »
Step 1: Speak to God, share your feelings We speak to You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit with gratitude for the beauty of your creation. In New England and elsewhere with deciduous trees, your glory is mirrored in the myriad colors you have provided to us. Your mountains are majestic, your valleys exude warmth, your
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When the grandchildren are here Read More »
Step 1: Speak to God Most Holy One, it is such a gift when the grandchildren are here and intermingling as cousins. The young ones looking up to and admiring the older ones and the older ones, patient, and entertaining the younger ones. The Trinity interacts in amity and shows us the way to love
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Use the schema explained above: Tell God about the situation, listen to God and scripture, dialogue with God as you reflect. Step 1 We think we have You figured out. We have Names for You. We have descriptions, we have analogies, but we will never be able to define You. We do know from
