Tag Archives: Contemplation

A Message for Good Friday

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

Colossians 1:24  “I make up in my body what was lacking to the sufferings of  Christ for the sake of His body…the Church” Such were the words of St. Paul over two thousand years ago.  Did you ever wonder if … Continue reading →

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The Sign of Jonas58 by Thomas Merton

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

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Contemplative Psalmody

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

“How lovely is Your dwelling place, Lord God of Hosts!” “Oh God, be gracious and bless us…” “Why are you cast down my soul; why groan within me?”  After years of praying the Psalms of the Divine Office (excerpts above), … Continue reading →

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Holding On To Christ

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

I keep looking for ways to try to heal and move forward living with my disability, Proteus Syndrome. It still remains difficult for me to accept this disability and embrace it. This is my Cross€. I have always tried my … Continue reading →

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