Preaching and Teaching
“Preaching and teaching is a seemingly impossible task: To give people the words they don’t want to hear, about a love they do not deserve, from a God they don’t want to believe.” – Ron Walters
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Joy and Grief
“Joy is the gift of love. Grief is the price of love.” – Valarie Kaur
Continue reading →A Mother’s Heart
“Of all the hearts in the world, none is as big and kind and caring as a Mother’s.”
Continue reading →Troubles and Grace
“We must not wish for the disappearance of our troubles but for the grace to transform them.” – Simone Weil
Continue reading →I Am the Decisive Element
“I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or … Continue reading →
Awaken Me – A Prayer of Self Reflection
Loving God, we give You thanks for the many ways each of us is called to serve in Your Healing Ministry! Awaken me to a sense of Your presence. Help me to catch glimpses of Your face in the faces … Continue reading →
The Only True Gift
“Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Continue reading →God is in the Interruptions
“It seems to me that God is in the interruptions of my life and He’s seldom in my plans.” – Gloria Gaither
Continue reading →The Best We Could Do
Old man Fielding, the miser, at last went to his reward and presented himself at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter greeted him with appropriate solemnity and escorted him to his new abode. Walking past numerous elegant mansions finally they arrived … Continue reading →
Give Something
“You can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!” – Anne Frank
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