Ode to Broom Tree

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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Pushing Forward

“If one person in the family remains faithful the entire family will be saved.” Our Lady of Fatima

Silent Soul

“Here I am Lord!”

“I come (only) to do Your will.”

I quietly stepped away from blogging a year+ ago.

I wont’ go into the “for-why” or “what-for,” only humbly share – I know it to have been His will. And how do I know that? The incredible Peace received having trusted in His Providence is all the assurance I need.

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