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Wednesday, February 29 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances…  –1 Thessalonians 5:16-18a Hi, I am Bette Norton and I have a chronic illness called Spasmodic Torticollis or a more common name, Cervical Dystonia. This is a…

 You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,     so that my soul may praise you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you…

“Happy is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors.” words spoken by “Wisdom”—Proverbs 8:34  On Retreat at the Ashram Arriving at the gate. Wondering what lies beyond. Here, now, later. An invitation…

Then Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man said to him, ‘My teacher, let me see again.’ 52Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained…

Friday, February 24 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,  though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;  though its waters roar and…

Thursday, February 23 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits—  who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all…

…You are dust, and to dust you shall return.”   Genesis 3:19b In his “Season of the Spirit” reflection for February 2012, my friend and spiritual director, Dr. Ken Orth, writes this: ‘Momento mori’ means ‘remember your mortality.’  It is one…