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Reflection for June 11, 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by srdianne

Learning to Walk in the Dark Christianity preaches a spirituality that is sometimes too solar. It often itendifies God’s presence with the “sunny part” of our lives. If we have faith, a solar spirituality says, then we will always feel God’s … Continue reading →

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Geoff Wood Reflection for June 15, 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014 by srdianne

The Essence of God             In his letter to the Christians of Corinth 2000 years ago, St. Paul had to manage all sorts of issues ranging from people favoring this preacher or that, Paul or Apollos . . . reducing … Continue reading →

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Reflection for May 28, 2014

Posted on June 2, 2014 by srdianne

Listening to Spring How quietly the earth breathes forth new life. How eagerly the sun bleeds forth the spring, I am listening. I am listening to the seeds breaking open, to roots growing strong beneath the ground, to green shoots … Continue reading →

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Geoff Wood Reflection for June 1, 2014

Posted on May 29, 2014 by srdianne

Made in the image of God, we are called to play out the image of   God in our lives.          How far removed our society seems to be from our Judeo-Christian heritage. Even Judeo-Christians, so secularized by our culture, seem … Continue reading →

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Geoff Woods Reflection for May 25, 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by srdianne

David and Orpheus             About one Sunday a month (over many years) I have been invited to give a homily during an interdenominational chapel service held at Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa.  By the way, the chapel is liturgically … Continue reading →

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Reflection for May 21, 2014

Posted on May 21, 2014 by srdianne

Community O! Thou Mother/Father God, Creator of all beings, of all worlds and of all times, We pray to look beyond the small variations among ourselves That distinguishes one from another in the vastness of Your creation. May we focus … Continue reading →

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Geoff Wood reflection for May 18, 2014

Posted on May 16, 2014 by srdianne

“How can we know the way?”             Often in classrooms when the students are asked after a presentation “Are there any questions?” silence follows.  So you can conclude that many were not listening to the presentation or the presentation was … Continue reading →

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Reflection for May 14, 2014

Posted on May 14, 2014 by srdianne

 A Morning Offering I bless the night that nourished my heart To set the ghosts of longing free Into the flow and figure of dream That went to harvest from the dark Bread for the hunger no one sees. All … Continue reading →

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Reflection for May 11, 2014

Posted on May 8, 2014 by srdianne

I am the Good Shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me.             I came across a fellow named Shane the other day and suggested he was born in the early 1950’s.  Why?  Because that classic western film named … Continue reading →

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Reflection for May 7, 2014

Posted on May 7, 2014 by srdianne

                       Fiat Mary said yes for the whole human race. Each one of us must echo that yes in our own lives. We are all asked if we will surrender … Continue reading →

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