Monthly Archives: January 2010

A Prayer to Make a Difference

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Stephanie

I saw this prayer by Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein in our Archdiocesan newspaper, The Criterion, and thought it was worth sharing… O Lord, help me know your will for me. Let your light shine in the depth of my heart … Continue reading →

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Lukewarm

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Stephanie

“I know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Rev. … Continue reading →

Setting Goals for the Kingdom

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Stephanie

Well, we’re half-way through the month of January, and it seems like a good time to ask… What were your New Year’s Resolutions? How are they coming along? I must confess that I’ve never been a big fan of New … Continue reading →

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Christ-Like

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Stephanie

In his homily yesterday, our deacon spoke of two people he has met who seemed to personify Christ. His reflection got me thinking about who has been most Christ-like in my life. The first thing that comes to mind is my children. … Continue reading →

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Quiet Desperation

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Stephanie

Henry David Thoreau states in his book, Walden, that “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” I recently spent time really thinking about this… am I leading a life of quiet desperation? Looking at my own life very … Continue reading →