Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Vatican

Posted on July 17, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

A week or so ago I stated that I am Catholic to the core of my being.  As if to taunt me, the Vatican comes out almost immediately with a statement  –  a double whammy regarding pedophilia and women’s ordination … Continue reading →

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Empty Churches

Posted on July 16, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

I am not a stranger to the silence that was part and parcel of the retreat.  I have loved to sit in silent churches.  I first remember doing this in high school.   I admit that it started in part because I could … Continue reading →

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Jacques

Posted on July 14, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Jacques, our neighbor’s rooster, drives my son, Jeff, absolutely crazy when he comes home.  Jacques is up and at ’em bright an early in the morning, making racket through which it is difficult to sleep. When he is able to sleep through it, … Continue reading →

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Retreat #3

Posted on July 14, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

When did I feel completely sure?  When did I experience the mystery, the ultimate reality? It is hard to tease the “grabbed from inside” knowledge from the awe of looking at a star-studded night or a gorgeous ocean sunset.   For me … Continue reading →

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Day Off

Posted on July 13, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

No post today – spent the day making jam with a girlfriend, only to realize I forgot about an entire flat of berries over in the corner.  Now I’m off to CPR renewal class (every two years comes along faster … Continue reading →

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George of the Highlands, George the Rose

Posted on July 11, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

I was so overwhelmed by raising three sons (this is not news to them!) with no mom or sister or aunt around who could barge in and say “Mary, you are about to lose your mind.  Go out, get a manicure, take a walk, … Continue reading →

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Retreat #2

Posted on July 11, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

I arrived for the beginning of the retreat at 6 p.m. for dinner and a short greeting after dinner.  One of our first assignments on the retreat was to decide what we were going to do first thing in the morning … Continue reading →

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THE ANTS

Posted on July 9, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

So since I’ve been exercising all week and I don’t have my first home patient until 11, I thought I’d soothe my bones by taking a dip in the spa this morning.  When I went out, I noticed there was … Continue reading →

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The Retreat Again

Posted on July 9, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Note: The next few days, possibly a week, will be on this subject.  If you are not interested, please do check back, I will get back to lighter fare before you know it.  There are some people who have been … Continue reading →

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The Retreat

Posted on July 8, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

This blog thing started after I went to a three day/four night silent retreat at San Damiano Retreat house.  It is a Franciscan retreat house on a beautiful hillside just fifteen minutes from my home.  I was truly looking forward … Continue reading →

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