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A wreath of roses (opens the original)
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October is known as the Month of the Rosary in the Catholic Church. It was Pope Leo XIII who declared this in 1884. An interesting HISTORY of the miracle that brought intense devotion to the Blessed Virgin, especially among the Poles, can be found HERE. The Rosary is truly nothing other than a prayer centered on Jesus and the mysteries of his life. The routine nature of the devotion can unnerve some people—like me! I struggle not to get distracted or feel l
A subdued radiance (opens the original)
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Autumn has arrived - it has been coming on the cooler breeze although submissive to the remainder of stronger summer sun-rays. This time of year I always feel blessed to live where nature marks the change of seasons more than a date on the calendar, or the return of pumpkin spice to coffee shop menus.As striking as autumn’s changes are—and it often seems like they “download” all at once—I have tried observing more closely these last weeks. A few degrees cooler at night, a little more lick in the
“Is there one who would not weep?” (opens the original)
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Yesterday, September 15, was the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows in the Catholic liturgical calendar. Monday, September 14, was the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross.The only reason we celebrate the Cross of Christ is because of the Resurrection. The crucifixion ONLY makes sense in light of the Resurrection…and yet, as was my reflection praying with the daily Mass readings on Monday, How often do we take greater comfort in the cross and suffering than i
All of my days, I sing your praise (opens the original)
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Happy September! Still playing catch-up after the one of the busiest but best summers for my family. We camped four different times, with friends and/or family every stay and went to a county park close to home for the first time (returning there a second time!) I feel so blessed to live in a place where so much natural beauty is literally just outside my door.Whenever I’m near one of the Great Lakes I’m struck by its awe and greatness. I feel so small and vulnerable which renews my spiritual se
The most beautiful reward of life (opens the original)
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As July ends, I’m lingering on the celebration of Independence Day. As a bicentennial baby who will turn fifty next month, America’s 250th anniversary and its significance might stay with me longer than most. This hymn was in the Magnificat Mass companion for July 4. It has some grand sentiments and at the same time ordinary, daily significance - but the last line stands out in light of a wonderful interview and conversation I had earlier this week with a Catholic priest who serves as an Army ch
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