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Category: Speaking to the Soul

Speaking to the Soul: The Less Famous Version

January 4, 2016 2 Comments

Sometimes the less-dramatic versions of Exodus and deliverance deserve a share of the limelight.

Speaking to the Soul: Fear Not

January 3, 2016 3 Comments

When King Herod heard this, he was frightened…

Speaking to the Soul: Who are you?

January 2, 2016 3 Comments

John 1:19-28 Among the first things a baby learns to say beyond “Mama,” “Dada,” and “No” is often the word “Me.” It becomes a very important

Speaking to the Soul: Our Married Name

January 1, 2016 5 Comments

Feast of the Holy Name [Go to Mission St Clare for an online version of the Daily Office including today’s scripture readings.] Today’s Readings for the Daily

Speaking to the Soul: Making Money

December 31, 2015 1 Comment

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’

Speaking to the Soul: Call to Action

December 30, 2015 2 Comments

As I was reviewing the readings for December 30th, the Feast of Frances-Joseph Gaudet (Educator and Prison Reformer) I was struck by how often God

Speaking to the Soul: The Flight

December 29, 2015 No Comments

An Amazing Christmas Carol premiered by King’s College Choir on Christmas Eve. It is about the Syrian Refugee Crisis.

Speaking to the Soul: A Tale of Two Families

December 29, 2015 5 Comments

we have the example of two entirely different families in this week’s gospel. The family of Jesus lives to love God and neighbor. The family of Herod wants all of life’s goodies and they will do anything to get them and keep them. Which family do we follow?

Speaking to the Soul: Colors of Love

December 28, 2015 6 Comments

The beauty in the colors of love Grow dear and vibrant, like light In the dark night, true sent to show The depths of love

Speaking to the Soul: Holy Innocents

December 27, 2015 7 Comments

Here’s the good news: We don’t have to live like that. One sacrifice has been made, once for all. The word became flesh, it dwelt among us, and in solidarity with humanity, Jesus took on the cosmic violence that had been our inheritance.