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Navigating Distractions in Prayer / Strategies for Cultivating a Deeper Connection with the Divine
Have you ever found your mind wandering during prayer, drifting off to grocery lists or upcoming tasks instead of focusing on the sacred moment at hand? If so, you're not alone. Distraction in prayer is a common struggle, one that I've personally grappled with for...
Exploring Philosophy, Choices and Gratitude Through the Eyes of Two Nonagenarians
Philosophy, the pursuit of understanding fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values, provides a lens through which we interpret the world. It's like trying to decipher the meaning behind your cat's incessant meowing or why your socks always seem to...
The Miracle of the Rainbow
Back in 2011, I was traveling to Phoenix, Arizona with my daughter. It was a beautiful fall day and, as is common for Arizona, we drove through several changes in the weather during our four-hour trip. It had been raining at one point and just as we were...
A New Year’s Poem
I stand at the end - and also at the beginning… Watching, as another year merges into the past. From us it’s gone, but years never really die – They only take their place in history. Still, I turn and look back, compelled to say goodbye. Goodbye old heartaches and...
The Christmas Season
Christmas is a time to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. The story of Christ's birth is narrated in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke in the Bible. Born in Bethlehem over two thousand years ago, Jesus entered the world not as a king in a palace, but in humble...
Embracing the Final Chapter: Reflecting on the Last Week of the Year with Hope
Introduction: As we stand on the threshold of the final week of the year, there's a profound sense of closure and hope in the air. This pivotal moment not only calls for reflection but also invites us to infuse Christ's mission of hope into the lessons learned from...