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timing matters

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After the death of our dear Pope Francis on Easter Monday and his funeral and burial at St. Mary Major, the Cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel to prayerfully elect the next Pope.

Mere days before I was to depart for my 30 Day Spiritual Exercises’ Study at Broom Tree in Irene, South Dakota, during the Papal Conclave on May 8, 2025, white smoke billowed from the raised chimney announcing to the world, “Habemus Papam, We have a Pope!” The Holy Spirit’s work was complete, and the College of Cardinals had selected the next Successor of St. Peter.

Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost was elected the 267th Pope who took the name Leo XIV.

The first American-born Pope!

I know all of this is old-news to most! But heaven sends messages, and dates are not accidental, especially in major events like the election of a new Holy Father. Which is why I am giddy over a few discoveries on the matter & couldn’t wait to share them with you!

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Can We Talk?

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Alone we can do so little.
Together we can do so much.

Helen Keller

Laverne & Shirley – Lucy & Ethel – Betty & Veronica – Thelma & Louise

As individuals, we possess unique skills, perspectives, and talents. When we come together, we tap into a pool of diverse ideas, experiences, and expertise that can propel us towards accomplishing far more than we could on our own. The support and assistance we receive from loved ones can provide the backbone needed to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth.

For where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Matthew 18:20
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Ode to Broom Tree

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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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