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The Fourth Event
On Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost, the fourth big event chronicled in the New Testament. Christmas names the first one: the incarnation of Christ. God comes into our lives–into our joy and suffering. They called him Immanuel, “God with us.” Reading the … Continue reading →
Posted in Christmas, community, Creation, Easter, Homelessness, Reflections, Stories
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Tagged Acts 10, Acts 2, acts of compassion, Amazing Grace, Daniel Ladinsky, David L. Fleming SJ, Dropping Keys, Esther Hizsa, Hafiz, John 12:24, Luke 4:18-19, Patrick McFall, Pentecost, Soul of Christ, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, The Gift
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Opening Doors, Dropping Keys, and Setting Prisoners Free
Sunday morning the new guy preaches again. He jokes and sings. He’s not afraid to say what’s true. He’s not afraid. He sees the stressed look on my face and winks. The man reminds me of Hafiz—the way he goes about humming and opening doors. I take a … Continue reading →
Posted in Poetry, Stories
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Tagged Daniel Ladinsky, Dropping Keys, Hafiz, Open Gate, poet, prisoners, Sufi, The Gift, Tym, unafraid
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