The End of the Ocean
“Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.” – David Searls
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The Stolen Turkey
Ducking into confession with a turkey in his arms, Brian said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. “As … Continue reading →
Rejection and Protection
“Any rejection is God’s projection.” – Cheryl Richardson
Continue reading →Hiding Our Faults
“Almost all our faults are more pardonable than the methods we resort to hide them.” – La Rochefoucauld
Continue reading →Called to Be Faithful
Senator Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called “House of Dying,” where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive … Continue reading →
The Friendly Usher
An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. “Where would you like to sit?” he asked politely. “The front row, please,” she answered. … Continue reading →
True Generosity
“That’s what I consider true generosity. You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing.” – Simone de Beauvoir
Continue reading →Convicted by Silence
“Correct with kindness and love but also with zeal and holy freedom. If you do not speak out, if you do not sound the alarm when it is needed, you will be justly convicted by your silence.” – St. Mary … Continue reading →
Become a Hunter of Blessings
“Become a hunter of blessings, actively seeking them out in every experience and person you encounter.” – Kate Nowak
Continue reading →A Blessing or a Curse
“We determine whether something will be a blessing or a curse by the way we choose to see it.” – Kate Nowak
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