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A Kingdom Not Of This World

Posted on February 13, 2018 by anyushka

God is my strength and my shield; * my heart trusts in her, and I have been helped; Therefore my heart dances for joy, * and in my song will I praise her. God is the strength of her people, … Continue reading →

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Sit and Eat

Posted on April 19, 2016 by anyushka

My version of Sieger Köder’s “Der Morgen am See” (John 21:1-17). With an echo of George Herbert in my ear.

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God With Us

Posted on December 25, 2015 by anyushka

Merry Christmas! It’s a bit complicated to say that with all that’s going on in the world. But while Christmas cannot and does not take any of the suffering away that so many people live in, it offers something new, … Continue reading →

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He Restores My Soul

Posted on September 28, 2015 by anyushka
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Holy Fools and Divine Laughter

Posted on July 20, 2015 by anyushka

Originally posted on Richer By Far:
“Since smiling is extraordinarily rare in depictions of divine or savior figures, Buddhist scholars are careful to distinguish the smile of Buddha. They list six classes of laughter, from the most sublime in a…

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It Is You

Posted on March 15, 2015 by anyushka

  He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the … Continue reading →

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2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 by anyushka

This is a year I begin without any specific expectations or goals to work towards. Last year I thought I might leave my job towards the end of the year to join a religious community. The year before I had … Continue reading →

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Loyola Hall I

Posted on October 27, 2014 by anyushka

(Loyola Hall is not open for retreats anymore.)  

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Built On Rock

Posted on September 23, 2014 by anyushka

All this time, I’m pushing forward towards something I don’t know. God is the direction in me. Who needs specifics. God resurrected me when I saw nothing worth being alive for anymore. And She created something in me in that … Continue reading →

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On Being Unconventional I

Posted on August 10, 2014 by anyushka

The word “unconventional” has crept up too often in the more recent conversations about me and my vocation discernment to be ignored any longer. It seems that to some, namely – and mainly (but not only) – the church and … Continue reading →

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