MARY’S ANGUISH
Jehovah, God,
Had I known, had I known
Would I have chosen to bear this child?
Could I have chosen this?
“And hope sprouts new, because God doesn’t give us a list. He invites us into the story.” — Emily P. Freeman / A million little ways.
During this season of Lent, I have been reflecting on the art of pausing.
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Luke 5:27 – “After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. ‘Follow me,” Jesus said to him.
I found it interesting to read what happened prior to Jesus whooping it up with Levi at a banquet with the tax collector and his friends...
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The Lord’s Prayer is so familiar to us and standing in church on Sunday mornings saying it week after week I admit that at times I can forget to really pay attention to the words.…can forget to actually pray. During this time of Lent I’ve been trying to be more attentive to prayer in general, and specifically to the Lord’s Prayer.
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From early childhood buddies to friends I met in college and beyond, I am very thankful for the community of friends God has put in my life. Diverse in their personalities, careers, ages, and talents, I am blessed to know each one.
In times of great joy, friends give you people to celebrate with...
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Lenten reflection by Mary Pandiani*
My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:2-3 NIV)
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