I do not want ever to be indifferent to the joys and beauties of this life. For through these, as through pain, we are enabled to see purpose in randomness, pattern in chaos. We do not have to understand in order to believe that behind the mystery and the fascination there is love. - Madeleine… Continue reading “Always, everywhere, in the deepest depths…the highest heights”
Tag: Lent
Beyond the Fire
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. Two years ago, I wrote this post to mark Ash Wednesday. It was a time of great personal sorrow in my life. When I was really struggling with the question of, Why would God allow this to happen? Lent isn't exactly the answer to… Continue reading Beyond the Fire
Hold On, The Stars are Bound to Change
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." Psalm 23:4 What's made me smile lately: This song. So I heard it first in a commercial. I enjoy it and right now I'm about letting myself enjoy things. Brand new sheets on… Continue reading Hold On, The Stars are Bound to Change
O Heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have our being; We humbly pray thee so to guide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our daily life that we may never forget thee, but remember that we are ever walking in thy sight; through… Continue reading
“Then I turned my face to the Lord God”
We had a heavy snowfall about a week ago. It lasted for two days, the roads were slushy, the power was out; it got cold in our house. Today I am ready for spring. I want out of this grey, wet winter. But looking at my photos from last week, I'm reminded of how beautiful… Continue reading “Then I turned my face to the Lord God”
On Lent
Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. If you're not familiar with Lent, it is forty days leading up to Easter. It's a sombre time of reflection and (traditionally) fasting. It's a time in which to prepare yourself for Easter, which is a very sad and then an incredibly joyous time. I believe… Continue reading On Lent
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