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The Desert Fathers and Mothers Sunflower Seeds

WEBA sudden health challenge that flared just as the Covid pandemic was developing worldwide was my “desert cell”. Fortunately my condition was diagnosed and …

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My Sojourn in Hippy-Land Sunflower Seeds

WEBFebruary 19, 2024. This past month I visited a special place I call Hip-Replacement-Surgery-Land—or Hippy-Land, for short. During my sojourn there, I learned (or re …

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Stay Awake: A Hallmark of Christian Spirituality

WEBAlmost immediately, he gave me one. “Stay awake!” he said. We went on to have a great conversation about this hallmark. In this reflection I will share why this …

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Singing Is Good for You–Especially Singing with Others

WEBIn 2019, some 54 million Americans sang in choirs. By and large, those who did tended to be “more optimistic, more likely to vote, less lonely, possessed stronger …

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What Are Your Dreams for a Better World

WEBSome of my dreams for a better world: * that every baby would be welcomed and cared for. * that every man, woman, and child would know how to read and write. * …

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Father Demetrius Dumm, OSB Sunflower Seeds

WEBDemetrius was born on October 1, 1923 on a farm near Carrolltown, PA. He grew up with eight siblings and attended a one-room schoolhouse where he completed …

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When God Asks Us to Move Sunflower Seeds

WEBI like being comfortable too.”. And God said nothing. “God, I’m tired of moving. I’ve been moving my whole life. I just get settled somewhere, and you ask me to move …

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Christian Joy Sunflower Seeds

WEB9. Buddha said over 2,500 years ago: “Seeker, empty the boat, lighten the load, be free of craving and judgment and hatred, and feel the joy of the way.”. 10. “Joy …

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The Wilderness Experience: A Reflection for Lent

WEBWhen the harsh winter began to set in, the authorities were forced to make the painful decision to call off the search. Many months later, in the summer, other …

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“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”

WEBI just finished reading a very riveting book entitled The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. The book , published in 2010, is written by Rebecca Skloot, a science …

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Why Is There So Much Good in the World

WEBBecause history gives us a perspective on the present. Here are a few pieces of good news based on a historic perspective: In 1970, barely half the people in the …

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Coincidence or Providence

WEBCoincidence or Providence? By Melannie Svoboda SND. January 22, 2024. (Photo by Johannes Plenio – Pexels) I served as novice director for my community from …

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A Visit from a Former Student – Sunflower Seeds

WEBTwo weeks ago a former student came to see me, Michelle Redmond, whom I taught at Notre Dame College in the mid-70’s. Michelle was a communications major …

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The Times We Live In Sunflower Seeds

WEBThe Times We Live In. By Melannie Svoboda SND. September 25, 2017. Many of us are familiar with Charles Dickens’ famous novel, A Tale of Two Cities. …

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Reflection on the Bent Woman Sunflower Seeds

WEBDecember 5, 2016. One of my favorite gospel stories is Jesus’ cure of the bent woman on the Sabbath. It is found in Luke 13:10-17. The story is brief, but it speaks volumes about …

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Is Your Spirituality Solar or Lunar

WEBTaylor believes that Christianity preaches a spirituality that is sometimes too solar. It often identifies God’s presence with the “sunny part” of our lives. If we have …

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This Lent Let's Expand Our Prepositions Sunflower Seeds

WEBHello I enjoy your meditations, Sister, and mail them to the prisoners with whom I correspond, who tell me they enjoy them, too. I was interested that in this most …

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Three Short Reflections for Holy Week and Easter

WEBHere are three short reflections for Holy Week and Easter. They are adapted from my book, By the Way: “The Times We Live In”. Some of the Saints lived during …

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What Do You Do Besides What You Do

WEBThe first is a powerful new song by Joy Zimmerman, a talented young woman from Kansas. It’s called “We’ll Hold the Light for You.”. It’s Joy’s tribute to first …

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Advent Reflection: The Virtue of Slowing Down Sunflower Seeds

WEBLet us pray: Come, Lord Jesus! Come and slow me down. You made time to notice lilies bobbing, birds soaring, bread rising. You made time to dine with …

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