Category Archives: Some thoughts

there is a feeling of spiritual cleansing immediately after the rain storms roll through. everything seems fresh and washed anew. we are called to gather our senses and discern closely, is It the voice of the Lord coming through the … Continue reading

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For Love

as human beings fashioned for love, i wonder why we waste our energy and efforts chasing after loveless relationships with strangers who were never meant for us to long for. after so much of my time has been consumed by … Continue reading

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going back to eden

as you help me slip behind the rusted chain link fence, i can see just how overgrown and choked with weeds the garden has become. how many years since we used to sneak in here together? i can’t remember…. stumbling … Continue reading

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presence of You

sweet subtle scent of beeswax candles burning. the soft jingle of Church bells ringing. and You, Oh Lord, raised up by angels, Reign! Oh Glorious King! enthroned with gold. You are my King! Oh Holy Lord! in this quiet chapel, … Continue reading

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never failing Love

Lord, help me to seek only those things that are from above. help my tongue and mouth to always sing and speak Your praise. help my simple mind to contemplate Heavenly things, with the simplicity of a trusting child. help … Continue reading

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interior battle

with a pain so tangible, it sears and burns through the flesh and heart. this emotional tide feels much like an ocean wave washing over me, knocking me off balance. it is a struggle resisting the temptation of just letting … Continue reading

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St. Joseph, The Worker

FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH, THE WORKER Oh humble, yet noble, St. Joseph, Be with us today as we go into the world to work. Help us to work as you did, with your heart and your thoughts forever focused on … Continue reading

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forever gone

i know that i shall be forever gone, from that time, from that place. as a tear sprang from my eye, i touched his arm and asked him to tell me what it used to be like. wiping the tear … Continue reading

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i was blind, but now…

there was a time when I put my faith in in what you said. because of your position, i gave you the benefit of my trust. now, i realize that by blindly trusting you, i was allowing you to twist … Continue reading

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the truth of the matter

we like to think we will wind up in heaven, but it is the harsh words spoken to those ‘closest’ to us, when we think no one else will hear. or the insulting way we treat those young people who … Continue reading

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