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he offered his life

Published on August 14, 2018 by Dawn Marie9 Comments

“Hatred is not a creative force. Only love is creative power.”

St. Maximillian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr (1894-1941)

Sentenced to hard manual labor at the death camp in Auschwitz, St. Maximillian Kolbe offered his life in exchange for that of a family man.

His zeal for souls and love of neighbor leave us all striving for God’s glory by eagerly serving others.

Today, and every day, may we spread this message to the ends of the earth! Continue reading “he offered his life” →

Dearest Dollar-Lady,

Published on August 10, 2018September 2, 2018 by Dawn Marie11 Comments

You will lose people in your life

and realize

no matter how much time

you spent with them,

it will never seem

like it was

enough. Continue reading “Dearest Dollar-Lady,” →

i look at you.

Published on August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 by Dawn Marie2 Comments

I look at you and I do not see

the passage of time.

I see my little girl

eating birthday cake for breakfast

and

playing basketball at night,

reading a book,

playing in the neighborhood Olympics,

or holding tightly to a cuddle-worn “bun-bunny.” Continue reading “i look at you.” →