It was almost a week after Hurricane Frances in 2004, and Sister Elizabeth and I were coming out of the grocery store, where some of the shelves were still bare. A woman entering just as we walked out greeted us with a broad smile. “Jesus coming soon!” she said. “Have a blessed day!” With two [...]
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Shining like the Sun
Posted in Suffering on Jun 29th, 2011
It has happened to me more than once. I’ll be in a big city temporarily – usually it’s Chicago, gritting my teeth as I try to maneuver the car safely in the traffic along Fullerton Parkway or on the Eisenhower Expressway, or feeling isolated and harried among the sidewalk crowds on Clark Street. I begin [...]
‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’ (Matthew [...]
Divine Providence
Posted in All Shall Be Well, Suffering on Jan 23rd, 2011
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures for ever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (Psalm 138:8) Where is God when I sink in the swamp or trip in the stairwell? Where is God when I am out of work, or sick, or watching a loved one [...]
“Anima Christi” – 7 (1. Soul of Christ, sanctify me.) (2. Body of Christ, save me.) (3. Blood of Christ, inebriate me.) (4. Water from the side of Christ, wash me.) (5. Passion of Christ, strengthen me.) (6. Within thy Wounds, hide me.) – – – – – Let me never be separated from thee. [...]