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Unplanned moments awaken us to holy adventures in which guidance appears out of nowhere and mysticism leads to mission.
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Unplanned moments awaken us to holy adventures in which guidance appears out of nowhere and mysticism leads to mission.

Today consider the words from Psalm 116: 1–2: “I love the Lord, who listened to my voice in supplication, who turned an ear to me on the day I called.”

Presence exacts its coin—our dearly held desire for self-preoccupation, and the fantasy of control that presumes to preside over and above.

Most of us have felt the very real sting of grief and the lingering ache of mourning after losing a loved one. But have you ever felt creeping dread of losing someone who is still with us? I know I have.

It’s kind of tricky. If we have a falling out with a sibling, it’s tempting to gloat or rejoice over any subsequent debacles their life.

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle ANovember 5, 2023 Today’s Gospel has created a certain amount of extra work for me over the past few

Stop asking if we are “there” yet and live into the unfolding and radical realization that we are always already “here.”

Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo November 4, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Romans 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29 Now Paul turns his attention to the Jews. Are

Sit for a few minutes with this quote from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: “Contemplate how you are being asked to give your heart to God amidst everyday activities. Be prepared to meet your grace in every circumstance of life.”

Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time November 3, 2023Daily Reading from the USCCB: Luke 14:1-6 The other day we heard the narrative of