from our past

My mom cannot understand why we really like this photo. But, we do. She thinks she looks “all done in.” But, I see a serene smile.

This is scanned from the box of old photos that we dug through after Stewart’s funeral. I hope that there are more to come.

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Elsi on March 18, 2006 at 4:00 pm
Serene, content, calm. Madonna-like. Which is a good expression for a mother.

Year of Mercy for Vincentians – Nov. 15
November 15, 2016
Ask God to give us the true spirit of mercy, which is the characteristic spirit of God.
Year of Mercy for Vincentians – Nov. 8
November 8, 2016
Let’s pray to Him, but let’s do it with great confidence, and be assured that, in His great mercy, He’ll grant it to us in the end.
Year of Mercy for Vincentians – Nov. 1
November 1, 2016
In His compassion and mercy, He supplies for our defects.

Healing
Luke 17:11-19 offers us the story where 10 lepers ask Jesus for help. All 10 are cured of leprosy as they were headed out to follow his instruction to present themselves to the priests. Only one, a Samaritan (foreigner, not a chosen person) turns back to say “Thank you.” Jesus tells this one that his […]
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Reconciliation
What about this Sunday’s Gospel hit me? For reference, read below. Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew 18,15-20. Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he […]

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