Can people take you at face value? We are to be sincere in all we say and do, so that the integrity of our lives may be apparent to all who see us. Jesus warns against idle words, exaggerations, and swearing in the name of God. If we live with a clear conscience and act before God in all things, we can then simply give our word and have it mean all we have inside us.
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Today, we celebrate Labor Day in the United States. We celebrate the women and men who campaigned tirelessly for workers’ rights in the labor movement of the late 19th century. Their hard-fought wins are the reason for many of the rights we enjoy and take for granted today, such as a 40-hour work week, safe work conditions, paid time off, and sick leave. Those workers saw that there could be no freedom and liberty in this country without economic freedom for the working class.
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We all know when we are conflicted about a situation. Or feel like we are compromising a bit of ourselves to please another person. It is important to remember that people of great integrity are the same inside and out. What you see is what you get.
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True forgiveness changes who we are. It makes us more generous. How do you allow yourself to be changed and shaped by it? Can you put aside grudges and judgment, and pray for the needs of those who have hurt you? As we melt into forgiveness, our hardened hearts sing again and cry out with joy.
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Recently as I’ve slowed down and am listening to the nudges of my heart, I’ve been drawn towards creativity. This has included getting some new plants for my home and with new zeal I’m trying to keep them alive.
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The other day I was in the dentist’s office, getting my teeth cleaned, and a new electric toothbrush caught my eye. Not only was it guaranteed to get your teeth cleaned, it had a two minute timer that would ensure one brushed their teeth the appropriate amount of time.
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Between the past and the future resides a place called peace. This is the moment before us where we rest in the reality of our life.
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One of the most challenging and rewarding experiences in my life is my vocation as a parent. I’ve been blessed beyond measure with two beautiful children and three bonus children, one of which was born twenty-eight years ago today.
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Today is the day I receive my spiritual direction certification. After two intense years of study and growth, I now join the ranks of others who serve in this ministry to walk alongside others to seek and find the voice of God.
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We are sent by God, the father of mercy, to distribute this treasure to those in need. The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities. Instructing, advising, consoling, and comforting are spiritual works of mercy, as are forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently. St. Thomas Aquinas defined mercy as “the compassion in our hearts for another person’s misery, a compassion which drives us to do what we can to help him.” Are you a missionary of mercy?
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Smitten With Goodness 