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By Sr. Nun Other One of the Sisters suggested I write a blog called “bloom after pruning,” and she even provided a great picture!  She referred, of course, to the parable that portrays Jesus as the True Vine and God the … Continue reading →

May 14 Echoes of Eternity He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 This is … Continue reading →

Chants for the Feast of Pentecost – May 24 http://www.paracletepress.com/the-chants-of-the-holy-spirit.html The Chants of the Holy Spiritwww.paracletepress.comThe Chants of the Holy Spirit – The disciples waiting in the Upper Room, the rush of wind, the tongues of fire, and the spreading … Continue reading →

May 13 Echoes of Eternity Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience … Continue reading →

A Gift is Coming http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4906478 A Gift is Coming | The Community of Jesuswww.communityofjesus.orgBy Melodious Monk Even a brief watching of the nightly news shows a world in need, and inwardly, we are never far from a spiritual battle between … Continue reading →

By Melodious Monk Even a brief watching of the nightly news shows a world in need, and inwardly, we are never far from a spiritual battle between our human natures and God’s divine purposes.  Here we are at Ascension, a … Continue reading →

May 12 Echoes of Eternity That I may know Him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death. Philippians 3:10 Avoiding suffering is avoiding Me, for I am there for … Continue reading →

May 11 Echoes of Eternity They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Psalm 126:5 Tears are never wasted. Tears and prayers belong together, for real prayer comes from the depths of your heart. Both joy and sorrow flow … Continue reading →

Celebrating Ascension Day at Home http://www.buildfaith.org/2015/05/08/celebrating-ascension-day-at-home/ Celebrating Ascension Day at Home – Building Faithwww.buildfaith.orgIt is no small thing that Christ – even in his resurrected form – chose to spend his last days walking on terra firma with his friends … Continue reading →