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Reflection for December 31, 2014

Posted on January 5, 2015 by srdianne

Ho’oponopono is a Hawaiian healing practice.  It means “to make things right”.  By feeling and saying the words “I’m sorry, I love you, please forgive me, thank you”, we take responsibility for ourselves and the world we create. By clearing … Continue reading →

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Geoff Wood Reflection for January 4, 2015

Posted on December 29, 2014 by srdianne

Not as pretty as you think.             In our churches today, the feast of the Epiphany, the three magi show up around our sanctuary crèche scenes to offer their gifts to the Christ child.  It is delicately done – a … Continue reading →

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Reflection for December 24, 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by srdianne

Mary’s Dream I had a dream, Joseph.  I don’t understand it, not really, but I think it was about a birthday celebration for our Son.  I think that was what it was all about.  The people had been preparing for … Continue reading →

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Reflection for December 17, 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by srdianne

O Wisdom December 17th O Sapientia (Is. 11:2-3; 28:29) “O Wisdom, you come forth from the mouth of the Most High. You fill the universe and hold all things together in a strong yet gentle manner. O come teach us … Continue reading →

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Geoff Wood Reflection for December 21, 2014

Posted on December 16, 2014 by srdianne

The thief comes only to steal . . . and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10             What’s behind all this buying, shopping, wrapping, this business of Christmas trees, ornaments – in … Continue reading →

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Reflection for December 10, 2014

Posted on December 10, 2014 by srdianne

I do not understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us. Anne Lamott

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Geoff Wood Reflection for December 14, 2014

Posted on December 9, 2014 by srdianne

He suddenly approached the old man in silence and softly kissed him on his bloodless aged lips. That was all his answer.  (Christ’s behavior when condemned to death by the Grand Inquisitor in Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov.)             Human language … Continue reading →

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Reflection for December 3, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by srdianne

Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief.  Do justly now. Love mercy now.  Walk humbly now.  You are not obligated to complete the work.  But neither are you free to abandon it. The Talmud  

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Geoff Wood Reflection for December 7, 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by srdianne

The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.             Waiting makes up a great percentage of our lives.  Waiting in lines, waiting for the mail, waiting for exam results, waiting for a check for services … Continue reading →

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Reflection for November 19, 2014

Posted on December 1, 2014 by srdianne

Please Call Me by My True Names Thich Nhat Hanh I have a poem for you. This poem is about three of us. The first is a twelve-year-old girl, one of the boat people crossing the Gulf of Siam. She … Continue reading →

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