Tag Archives: Peace

Losing Mary

Before I start my work day, I ask for Divine help, especially when I am walking into a situation that is unfamiliar to me. I often call on the Archangels and the Blessed Mother for protection and guidance. Last weekend … Continue reading

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Finding Love and God

Some believe that God is Love.  Love is God. That beyond the thin veil of the physical world lies a world of endless Love, eternal Peace and Divine Light.  I am one of those people. I am not preaching, I … Continue reading

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Blessings

Work has been a whirlwind this summer and yesterday was no different except for the fact I actually stopped to pick up some lunch.  We are allotted a half hour each day but most of us keep a stash of … Continue reading

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Stories we tell ourselves

How we define who we are is often generated by our past experiences. In hospice we often encourage people to share their stories, their “life review”.  Humans love stories, oral tradition has been alive since the experience of conversation.  Storytellers … Continue reading

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The Light

The Light – I spend a great deal of time witnessing the end of life.  I often see my patient’s eyes refocus from this world to the next, their lips moving in silent conversations with invisible loved ones.  I watch … Continue reading

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2017

Going into a New Year I can’t help to think of my need for delusional optimism-I always say- this is going to be a better year than last year….but when I look towards the prospect of 2017 I realize it … Continue reading

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Angels over Paris

I have few words of my own today as I pray for my French friends…and so this seems fitting. This was first printed in Paris in 1912,  aka “St. Francis Prayer” Seigneur, faites de moi un instrument de votre paix. … Continue reading

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Robin’s Song

When the sunrise greets the morning sky without you, When the moon chases the wandering starlight into the empty darkness looking for you, When the warm rains fall, as the clouds weep and the silent winds rustle the trees boughs, … Continue reading

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Prayers for Peace

Prayers for Peace In this world when you feel small and inconsequential when the larger dramas of the world are unfolding remember you have the power to influence the outcome with prayer.  Some people don’t believe in prayer although it … Continue reading

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