January 2010

One night, not so long ago, I was praying and asked to know where I was not one with God.  The next day, a knock at my door and for the next hour, I found out where I was not one with God!  Be careful of what you pray for! We find it easy to [...]

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Posted by Bob Shirilla on January 28th, 2010 comments (0)

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In January, when we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, we always see a clip of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Each time I see that clip, I am moved and challenged by what he said. The power of his words comes from the integrity of what he said, how he lived, and [...]

A Wedding Feast

Posted by Sister Therese Ann Rich on January 17th, 2010 comments (0)

Among the many Christmas cards I received this Christmas was the announcement of my cousin’s son’s engagement and a wedding in October. October seems so far away and yet, I thought, “What do I get Greg and his fiancee?”  Unlike earlier generations, this couple has no need for dishes or kitchenware; they have a starter [...]

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