INKLING FOR Reading
How marvelous, or scandalous, are the pages in a book that can transport us into the surprise of mystery and knowledge.
This is what I am reading now — it’s intended for the whole world – with the mission to heal.
“This book is a cry from the heart…I have dedicated my life to the Church…the scandal has been for me lacerating.” –Bishop Robert Barron
What I have read so far points to the call of “stay and fight…at the hands of wicked men.”
Have you found a good book to read?
Lady of Charity Painting by Tim Langenderfer
INKLING FOR
“A soul adorned with the virtue of charity cannot help loving others; for it has discovered the source and font of love — God.” Jean Marie Vianney, Cure’ d’Ars
Good Advice from Dale Carnegie
INKLING FOR
Ask questions, give thanks
See the goodness in every one
Encourage, be peaceful
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“Poeple rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” –Dale Carnegie
Altar of Shiloh
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Crazy as this world encroaches on the human spirit, we are reminded to “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
I come to the altar with humble vessels
a mix of fear, hope, sorrow and joy
so goodly is life and — dare be your bride.
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French spiritual author, Father Jean d’Elbee (+1982) gave retreats saying: “Jesus takes our sins upon himself and we make his merits our own.” At that, a retreatant replied, “My sins on him, his blood on me.”
Image by iStock Photo
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Band of sojourners
see the ladder on earth reaching heaven
that by our endurance
we will win the prize at the end
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“My home is by your altars, Lord…blessed are those who dwell in your house, they never cease to praise you.” –Psalm 84:4-5
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My dear Mame Jane and moi witnessed this feat in Avignon. Where were you?
The United States of America has every reason to be proud. Now, we are gearing up to return to the moon and explore Mars. God Bless America!
Painting by Randomfigment
Inkling for lent
“When God comes, he always calls us out of the house.
We are visited so that we can visit others;
We are encountered so as to encounter others;
We receive love in order to give love.”
Pope Francis
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…just 3 more weeks before Holy Week…we can make it…!
