Posted in Grief, Peace on Sep 23rd, 2006
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself
and God our Father, who loved us
and through grace gave us
eternal comfort and good hope,
comfort your hearts and strengthen them
in every good work and word.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
Let us pray for those who grieve, as well as for those who are suffering physically, psychologically, or spiritually from the attack on [...]
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Posted in Goodness, Grief, Suffering on Jul 9th, 2006
June 2006
Sister Elizabeth and I recently returned from New Orleans, our first visit there since Hurricane Katrina.
Our own house, the Cenacle Retreat House on the lakefront in Metairie, was spared major damage. Unlike other parts of town — Lakeview and St. Bernard Parish in particular— most buildings in our neighborhood look unchanged — except that [...]
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Posted in Grief, Suffering, Weakness, Power on Feb 19th, 2005
Saturday I took advantage of a solitary drive to Jacksonville to surround myself with the music of the Morman Tabernacle Choir. On the cassette was a rendition of “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” with a verse that I had never heard before (and which according to my internet search seems to be found only [...]
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