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Saint Paul writes to the Romans…Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

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Fr. Satish Joseph @frsatishjoseph.bsky.social · 5d

FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
"Poor in Spirit,
Mourn with those who weep,
Meek,
Hunger and thirst for righteousness,
Merciful,
Clean of heart,
Peacemakers,
Persecuted for the sake of righteousness" (Mt 5:3-10).
There is blessedness is being the kind of person Jesus was. May we find ourselves blessed!

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Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · 11d

Wait…there is more to faith than praying?

Just when you think you have everything figured out, you get thrown a curve ball which upends all you understand about prayer.

Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · 18d

One theme to take away from this week’s liturgical readings is persistence.

Persistence in faith

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Rabbi Sandra @rabbisandra.bsky.social · 19d

Bereshit , “In the beginning…” invites us to ponder more than just the origins of heaven and earth; it invites us to consider how the world, society and human relationships can be framed around shared responsibility, mutual dignity, and the freedom that arises when no one holds unchecked power.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 20d

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Bodmin Hermit @bodminhermit.bsky.social · 21d

PONDER:
The meaning of life is to find your gift
The purpose of life is to give it away...
The Lord has given us His Holy Spirit to be our Helper, but He will not be of practical help to us until we yield ourselves to Him. In Romans 6:13, Paul urges believers to “yield yourselves unto God.”

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Jon M. Sweeney @jonmsweeney.bsky.social · 26d

Thich Nhat Hahn’s 99th birthday is today.

“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself and it's spilling over. He doesn't need punishment. He needs help." -Thich Nhat Hanh

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Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · 28d

I am not convinced that we can escape God. Eventually all of our deeds, good and bad, catch up with us.

Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Oct 7

Stay strong, Chicago!

Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Oct 6

How often have you said this…How long, O Lord?

Wanting more faith?

Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Oct 4

Yep.

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Fr. Satish Joseph @frsatishjoseph.bsky.social · Sep 30

Sept 30 Scripture
In today's gospel, as much as the disciples wanted to call down fire from heaven to consume and consumer the Samaritan village (as if they could 😂) Jesus turned around and rebuked them (Lk 9:51-56). How often we think God is only our God! All belong to God and God belongs to all.

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Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Sep 30

Always a good reminder

Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Sep 29

Who is your Lazarus?

Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Sep 27

I would say that none of us is worthy of being honored by the Church. We all fail to live up to the moral standards set for us. But to be recognized for trying one’s best to assist the poor, the helpless, the immigrant- especially in today’s political climate -is absolutely worthy of being honored.

Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Sep 26

Oh I struggle with this…struggle with stopping what I have done
All
My
Life - teach.
I pray that God will help
Me stop and see the world around me and enjoy rather than think I still
Must labor.
Thank you for this.

Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Sep 23

God is good

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Fr. Satish Joseph @frsatishjoseph.bsky.social · Sep 23

Sept 23 Scripture
Jesus expanded his biological family saying, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it" (Lk 19 21). In our own families, there are good people and not so good folks. Am I a good member of Jesus' family? It depends on hearing and acting on his word.

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Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Sep 23

It’s nothing short
of embarrassing

Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Sep 23

Yay! Everyone deserves the opportunity to read
Merton!

Jon M. Sweeney @jonmsweeney.bsky.social · Sep 22

A Course in Desert Spirituality is now in Korean. My copy came in the mail today! Thanks @litpress

#thomasmerton

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Fr. Satish Joseph @frsatishjoseph.bsky.social · Sep 22

Sept 22 Scripture
"No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel...' (Lk 8:18). Unfortunately, these days darkness is placed on a lampstand and darkness is proposed as the light. How is true light discerned from the light of darkness? True light is always humble, kind, self-giving, peaceful.

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Karen Brady @kcbrady.bsky.social · Sep 17

Love mine!