Vincent van Gogh’s Table at the Auberge Ravoux
HAIKU
Sipping on Pernod
telling will my story be
with surprising end
LIVING A LIFE OF GRACE
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WEDNESDAY’S BLESSING
Forgive often and always
Living a life of grace requires a constant effort to forgive those who offend us. That does not diminish the wounds afflicted on us, but forgiveness renders freedom from resentment, anger and jealousy. That may take time but the reward is infinite. Forgiveness heals and makes everything new in us and most likely others.
WITH A LITTLE HELP
A Key West Restaurant
A THOUGHT AND MEDITATION
Good friendships last till ever
“Sometimes, we just need someone to show us something we cannot see for ourselves, then we too can change for-ever.”
–from my good friend Kamal
WONDERFUL PROMISE
Virgin by Abbott Handerson Thayer
In honor of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven
“Little Children, give thanks unceasingly for all that you possess so that a joyful blessing always comes down from God upon your life.”
–Words of Mary from Medjugorje
GLOW WITH GOODNESS
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A SENTENCE AND HAIKU
“Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the spirit, serve the Lord.”
–Romans 12:11
HAIKU
Use every moment
In this way do good to all
Your heart won’t dismay
“Only for today, I will do one good deed and not tell anyone about it.”
–The Decalogue, Pope John XXIII
SEEING AS I AM
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INKLING FOR Honesty
“Be you – the world will adjust.” –Buddhist Proverb
Looking into the mirror, sensing the ‘naturelle,’ honesty glares back and I can smile saying:
Only for today, I will firmly believe, despite appearances, that the good providence of God cares for you and me as no one else who exists in this world.”
FINDING PEACE
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A THOUGHT AND MEDITATION
“Don’t think. Don’t get lost in your thoughts. Your thoughts are a veil on the face of the moon. That moon is your heart. So let them go — Just let them fall into the water.”
–Rumi
During this last week in November, we have the feast of Thanksgiving to thank for. The opportunity to take time for a little reflection and close the door to a hurried world…and open our heart to grateful living.
So may this week not catch you off guard, but rejoice in remembering a little, dreaming a little, each day is your day.
THE KINGDOM IS AMONG YOU
Christ, King of the Universe
GOOD SUNDAY AFFIRMATION
This Sunday closes ordinary time and Advent will rush in with more joy and peace. We are invited to this union with God through family and community. Let us allow Christ to reign in our body, mind and heart. Let us cling to his majesty.
“The aroma of Jesus is the Kingdom of God infused with Love.”
–Father Michael Payyapilly, VC
COME AND SEE
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SATURDAY’S MANTRA
When Jesus commanded that Zacchaeus come down from the sycamore tree, he invited him to come and see.
“Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.”
–Luke 19:1-10
This invitation is ours too. We can either stay in the viewing gallery or come down in the heart of the playing field where Jesus wants to give us something that will change our life for the good, but will require some sacrifice on our part.
“Only for today, I will adapt to circumstances, without requiring all circumstances to be adapted to my own wishes.”
–The Decalogue, Pope John XXIII
“Mantras are passwords that transform the mundane into the sacred.”
–Deva Premal
Isn’t life a mosaic full of mantras suited to each individual?
Happy Saturday!
GLADNESS OF DEVOTION
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A THOUGHT AND MEDITATION
“Teach me how to trust my heart, my mind, my intuition, my inner knowing, the senses of my body, the blessings of my spirit.
“Teach me to trust these things so that I may enter my sacred space and love beyond my fear and thus walk in balance with the passing of each glorious sun.”
–A Lakota Prayer
“Let your “Yes mean “Yes,” and your “No mean “No.” Anything more is from the evil one.”
–Matthew 5:37
