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Beautiful Actions
Today in church, the scripture readings were about poor widows who gave everything they had to God. The first reading was about the widow who met Elijah. He asked her to care for him. She said she had only enough for a final meal for her and her son. After that, they would die. Elijah […]
Small Town Connection
I have been emailing with the woman who is coordinating to have a Eucharistic Minister bring my dad Holy Communion. I gave her some background on my dad so the person visiting him would have a conversation starter. It turns out the the woman is from a town not too far from where my parents […]
Love God, Love Your Neighbor
The Mass readings for today included Deuteronomy 6:2-6 and Mark 12:28-34. In the first reading, Moses gave the law to Israel to “…love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength.” In the Gospel, Jesus expanded on this by adding, “You shall love your neighbor […]
Visiting Again
Last night I met with my prayer group online. It was wonderful to pray and visit. I got our family friend scheduled to spend a couple hours with my mom, so today I met a friend for a hike and a talk. It was a beautiful day for it. I feel like I’m starting to […]
Good Conversation
I talked with a far away friend today. Actually talked on the phone. There is nothing like hearing a friend’s voice and having a conversation, especially when it has been a long time. We caught up on kids and parents and struggles. We discussed the importance of treating the whole person – body, mind, and […]
God Cares Through Suffering
This morning I read the scripture for today and the words from Romans 8:18 hit my heart. I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.I thought these were especially meaningful considering my thoughts yesterday on suffering. Also, this was written by Paul, […]
Joy For Jacob
Today was my son Jacob’s birthday. At Mass this morning, the first reading was from Jeremiah 31:7-9. It started, “Thus says the LORD:Shout with joy for Jacob”I poked my sister and we chuckled. A few minutes later, my mom caught the connection as well and poked me. We chuckled too. I thought, I do shout […]
Strange Mail Mix-ups
This evening when we got home from being out, I checked the front door for any deliveries. There was a small package on the ground. I have made sure I have extra bottles of Lourdes water to take along with me, or to give to other people. I ordered some about a month ago and […]
Catching Up Double
Today I was surprised and overjoyed to get a phone call from not one, but two long time far away friends. I was able to catch up with both. We listened to each others’ stories and promised to continue to pray for one another. I felt very blessed. I Found God today catching up with […]
Talking Astrophotography
My brother has been visiting for a couple of days now and has been helping with all kinds of things that need to be done for both my mom and my dad. We have gone to see my dad for the past two days, but he has been fast asleep. Since he got COVID, he […]
Still Finding God 