Category Archives: Connie’s Posts

Christmas Eve B: On Them Light Has Shined

The First Reading for Christmas Eve is Isaiah 9:2-7, which starts with this oracle: 2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. Here … Continue reading

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Bilbo The Brave

Son, Jeremiah, and daughter-in-law, Caroline, have a crossbreed named Luna at their new home in Oakland, California. She barks a bit. Mostly at the many squirrels who climb the branches of the redwood trees in their back yard. I told … Continue reading

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Healing the Body Politic

  Sometimes it takes a painful, physical experience to unlock an imprisoned mind.  It was early sunrise the day after our country’s birthday.  I had hardly slept a wink that night.  Now I was on my way to the hospital … Continue reading

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Dogs in Love

Animals can often teach us humans about strong, loving bonds. Continue reading

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Mother Teresa and Ireland

Learning from Mother Teresa while in Ireland Continue reading

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Mirk’s Last Hours

Brief chronicle of a beloved dog’s last hours. Continue reading

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Herding Dog Demo at Naper Settlement July 18

The dogs of Heatherhope will demonstration their sheep herding skills at a demonstration at Naper Settlement in Naperville, Illinois on July 18, 2010. Continue reading

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Introduction to Contemplative Prayer

Contemplative prayer is a form of prayer that opens the mind and heart to rest in God’s presence and listen to God rather than ask God to listen to us. A major assumption for experiencing this way of praying is that God is always present and is actively inviting us to live fully with the Holy Spirit’s leading. Continue reading

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