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A Lenten Journey: Climbing to Calvary – Day SIXTEEN

March 10, 2012 By Diana

Mark 5:1-10, Today's New International VersionThey went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – Day FIFTEEN

March 9, 2012 By Diana

Genesis 43:1-15, The New Living TranslationBut the famine continued to ravage the land of Canaan. When the grain they had brought from Egypt was almost gone, Jacob said to his sons, “Go back and buy … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – Day FOURTEEN

March 8, 2012 By Diana

Mark 4:21-34, New Living Translation Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – Day THIRTEEN

March 7, 2012 By Diana

Psalm 119:73-96, The Grail TranslationYod It was your hands that made me and shaped me;help me to learn your commands.Your faithful will see me and rejoicefor I trust in your word.LORD, I know that … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – Day TWELVE

March 6, 2012 By Diana

Mark 3:19b-35, The Message:Jesus came home and, as usual, a crowd gathered—so many making demands on him that there wasn't even time to eat. His friends heard what was going on and went to rescue … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to Calvary – Day ELEVEN

March 5, 2012 By Diana

Psalm 57, Today's New International VersionFor the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave.Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy … Read more...

Losing a Mentor: A Re-Post Plus a Tribute

March 4, 2012 By Diana

I am re-posting this one from last January,in honor of Abbot David Geraets,my spiritual director and friend,who died on Friday morning.These are words I wrote to a few friends earlier today about my … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – SECOND Sunday

March 4, 2012 By Diana

Romans 4:13-25 - The MessageThat famous promise God gave Abraham—that he and his children would possess the earth—was not given because of something Abraham did or would do. It was based on God's … Read more...

Standing on Tiptoe

March 4, 2012 By Diana

"In my opinion whatever we may have to go through now is less than nothing compared with the magnificent future God has planned for us. The whole creation is on tiptoe to see the wonderful sight of … Read more...