Tag Archive: dying to self

Mar 01

Knotted Up Places

As Lent progresses you surely noticed our church banners with several KNOTS on each one. The question for our Lenten reflection has been: WHAT WITHIN ME IS KNOTTED UP? Have you considered this question? Can you list your “knotted up” places? Have you been able to loosen any knots? Free yourself to be more open …

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Feb 23

To Die Well, One Needs To Live Well

Last evening, our second night of our Parish Mission,  Jim’s reflection centered on To Die Well, One Needs to Live Well. One of the scriptures he shared was that of raising Lazarus from the dead. I sometimes wonder if Lazarus really wanted to come back! Was he as willing as we imagine?  He already died, …

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Feb 14

What Within Me is Knotted Up?

What within me is knotted up?  What do I need to do to be freed? Pray with Jesus about this….Ask Him to loosen all that restrains you in your daily living. You may wish to take these concerns to the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this season of Lent. Let the symbols of the knots in …

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Jan 31

Isn't This Joseph's Son?

One night, not so long ago, I was praying and asked to know where I was not one with God.  The next day, a knock at my door and for the next hour, I found out where I was not one with God!  Be careful of what you pray for! We find it easy to …

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