Category Archives: Fear
Walking the Labyrinth
The season of Advent is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christ’s coming. For many, preparation involves prayer and meditation. Guest blogger Heidi Williams shares a reflection on walking the labyrinth, an ancient meditative tool that has been used … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Faith, Fear, Holidays, Poetry, Prayer, Religion, Retreat, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Values
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Read Any Good Books Lately?
Editor’s Note: Women! Do you like to read books? So do we! In fact, since 2007, the Women’s Book Circle has been meeting monthly at the Franciscan Center to discuss stimulating, interesting books. The group meets the first Wednesday of every … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Faith, Fear, Prayer, Spirituality, Values
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A Reflection on the Anniversary of 9/11
As we observe the 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, many different aspects of that event are called to mind. I read a recent statement of my Franciscan Brothers that touched me deeply. They suggested that we … Continue reading
Forgiving Yourself: Why Is It So Hard?
When I did a Google search on “forgiving yourself” I was surprised to have a WebMD site pop up as the first choice. It seems that not forgiving ourselves is a matter of life and death. What is called “hardness of … Continue reading
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How Can God Allow This to Happen?
“It is a warning,” my friend said, referring to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. I heard a similar sentiment on NPR as they quoted a Japanese official who suggested divine messages about the selfishness of the Japanese people. Both these … Continue reading
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