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Numbers
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7–Perfect!
Summer Fun with the biblical meaning of numbers continues. Steps 1 & 2: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Mention any concerns on your mind. Read the prompt: SEVEN symbolizes Divine perfection and completeness. It clearly refers to God, His work and His mission. There are seven days of…
Gifts Fruits of Holy Spirit
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9th Fruit: Self Control
Today is the last installment of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit mini-meditations. Check below for what’s coming next. INTRODUCTION (you can skip this if you are already following the Fruits of the Holy Spirit series.) We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter…
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4th Fruit: Patience
INTRODUCTION (You can skip this if you are already following the Fruits of the Holy Spirit series.) We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter to the Galatians lists nine of them: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. The Catechism…
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2nd Fruit: Joy
We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter to the Galatians lists nine of them: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, drawing on other biblical teachings, include four additional fruits: generosity, gentleness, modesty and…
Wow! In 3 days!
In a unique approach to meditation and contemplation, I’m Listening: Praying with Art and Story uses colorful Catholic holy card images and the story of a little sheep adrift in the dark night of the soul for personal reflection. The 40-day guide engages your emotions, opinions, and experiences to explore your relationship…
Numbers
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5–High Five, or Lows?
Summer Fun with Numbers in the Bible. Steps 1 and 2 of Guided Meditation: Relax. Ask God to sit with you. Bring up any concerns you have. Read the prompt: As we have already seen, not all numbers are “symbolic” in the bible. Rather, certain numbers just make us think…
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7th & 8th Fruits: Faithfulness and Humility
INTRODUCTION (you can skip this if you are already following the Fruits of the Holy Spirit series.) We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter to the Galatians lists nine of them: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. The Catechism…
Gifts Fruits of Holy Spirit
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3rd Fruit: Peace
We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter to the Galatians lists nine of them: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, drawing on other biblical teachings, include four additional fruits: generosity, gentleness, modesty and…