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Experiencing God in the Ordinary

August 16, 2020by Lisa's * Everyday LifeLeave a Comment

God’s presence is not “out there” but right here.

We tend to look for God in dramatic or miraculous moments, but such expectations can blind us to God’s ongoing presence. What if God is already with us, in the life we have this moment? When we experience ordinary but meaningful events, such as our first love or a favorite novel, we are in fact encountering God’s presence. As we learn to notice spiritual movement within and around us, we can recognize the many facets of God’s love that touch us daily.

“As a priest and spiritual director of many decades, my driving desire is for people to experience God’s limitless love for them and to recognize it when it emerges in what they consider just ordinary life happenings and conversations.”
—William A. Barry, SJ

Whether we are in pain or crisis, questioning if we are really worthy…

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Footprints in the Sand

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1 Peter 2 :21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, Proverbs 16:9The mind of man plans his way,But the Lord directs his steps. Thank You for all your thoughts and prayers as my family goes through [...]

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FOTD * 8/16

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Black-eyed Susan or Rudbeckia hirta, Rudbekia is a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae) and has similar daisy-like flowers. Although black-eyed Susans are also called coneflowers because of their cone-shaped heads, they should not be confused with purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea). Both flowers come from the same plant family and require similar growing conditions, but the color and [...]