Dawn Marie

Ode to Broom Tree

Published on July 30, 2025August 6, 2025 by Dawn MarieLeave a comment

The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’S throne is in heaven. His eyes behold, his searching glance is on mankind. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.

Psalm 11: 4, 7

Silence gives the space to hear God speak, whether through words we hear within or through a movement of love or an answer to a question.

Silence itself also speaks.

St. Paul writes of the Spirit, who “intercedes with sighs too deep for words” (Romans 8:26). In silence, we can hear our own sighs for God and know that the silence of God is part of God’s also sighing for us—and for all creation.

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peace of soul

Published on June 11, 2025August 6, 2025 by Dawn Marie2 Comments

Pope Francis said that “Do not be afraid!” is the message of the Church.

It is true that stalwart messengers of hope may be scorned and scoffed at by those who “celebrate your pain,” but that is no reason to back off. Instead, it is an additional spur to increase hope and joy, especially in the company of others who are united in making the world a more peace-filled, hope-filled place.

Search your soul, Pope Francis often said, for that quiet peace that comes from knowing you are surrounded and protected by God’s love.

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june third

Published on June 3, 2025August 3, 2025 by Dawn Marie3 Comments

This post has been written earlier, but scheduled for release today!

So have the last few and the next.

Why?

Because I knew I’d be far-away finishing up the final 30 days of my first year of classes with no time or freedom for blogging during that time. But very soon – no more classroom assignments, reading or writing until next fall!

Well, sort-of.