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Finding love in the to-do list
This time of year, blowing leaves seems to be a never-ending task. I live on four wooded acres. I spend more time blowing leaves in the Fall than cutting grass throughout the growing season. “Blow leaves” is one of the items on the to-do list my wife wrote out for me today. I’ve been a homeowner long enough to know to blow the leaves, cut the grass, and clean the gutters. All of which can be drudgery. I’ve discovered, however, that when my wife writes these activities on a to-do list, they take on a new significance. I’m doing them for another person. I am doing them out of love. With love…
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What do you need to leave behind?
Homily for the 30th Sunday: Bartimaeus threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” (Mk 10:46-52) That’s quite a question from Jesus: What do you want me to do for you? The blind Bartimaeus answered, “I want to see.” If Jesus were to ask you the same question, how would you answer: What do you want me to do for you? Think about that answer for a minute or two while I talk about the question. The question reveals a few things about how Jesus relates to us. First of all, the question…
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One Thing Contrary to the Kingdom of God: Control
When facing life's uncertainties, what can you do?
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The one thing I need to give up for Lent: Control
God doesn't want my M&M's. God wants me.
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Taking off the Armor
What armor are you wearing that no longer fits?