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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
"For He is our God, and we are the people He shepherds, the flock He guides." Psalms 95:7
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Seasonal Reflections | Strengthening family unity
It was on page 35 of the Sears Christmas Toy Catalog and I had it circled, folded and flagged with a yellow yarn bookmark. I was 8 and I had my heart set on that Barbie Dream House. I had a spot all picked out in my tiny little bedroom to put it, and all I could think about was the hours of fun I would have playing with that perfect gift.
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This morning I sit here finally with some bright sunlight streaming in through the window. I am still amazed that it is almost May! Where have the months gone?
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Strengthening family unity | Why pray?
I wish it could be early morning all day long. The quiet that I crave, the coffee I crave more, and the miracle of the world turning from dark into light. It is my favorite time of the day; that sweet moment where God’s power is so evident — before the chaos and distractions of the day steamroll right over the earth, hiding from us His minute-by-minute glory.
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I read an intriguing post over on the Baby Name Wizard recently that asked the question: Why isn’t Jesus used as a given name in English?
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I started to read through the Pope’s Apostolic Letter that came out last week. After a quick overview of the whole thing and a slower read of the first chapter, I’m loving it.
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