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Tag: John the Baptist

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: Gaudete Anyway!

December 13, 2015 No Comments

It’s really about our counterfeit lives, the ways we choose violence over love, our unrealistic expectations. We can let those things fall to the floor. It’s safe to let them be burned. What remains is the full human you were created to be.

Speaking to the Soul: Chaos for Christmas

December 8, 2015 3 Comments

Don’t be swept up in the traumatic events of the day. Live an examined life; get a grip on your purpose; compare it to your practice; correct your ways; comply with those of the Lord.

Speaking to the Soul: Prepare ye the way of the Lord

December 1, 2015 No Comments

Make this Advent different. Every day, let’s turn our vague intentions into a single, deliberate act of love. God knows and loves us in our fears and foolishness as well as in our courage and goodness.