Tag Archives: praying

LOVE IS LOVE – Pray For Orlando

Posted on June 13, 2016 by anyushka

Here are the names  of those who have been killed in Orlando this weekend. Pray for those who lost their loved ones and for those who do not feel this loss. ——— Pray for the LGBT Community in Orlando and … Continue reading →

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Praying

Posted on November 25, 2015 by anyushka

It doesn’t have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention, then patch a few words together and don’t try to make them elaborate, this isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Absurdly Loved

Posted on January 2, 2015 by anyushka

“We can only be faithful in our affirmation that God has not deserted us but has called us in the middle of all the unexplainable absurdities of life.” Henri Nouwen (read here) ~~~ God has not deserted us.  In death, … Continue reading →

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Faith & Relaxation…

Posted on December 4, 2014 by anyushka

Catholic theologian James Allison [talked] about how we think faith is about striving – keeping parameters, calling people out for not having it right, spiritual practices, doctrinal purity… whatever – but that really faith is about relaxing. Specifically, relaxing in … 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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Satisfied?

Posted on October 23, 2014 by anyushka

Peace be with you.  It’s not, “a different past/ different parents/ a different relationship/job/place to live be with you”, it’s Peace be with you. Because a difficult past, difficult families, difficult relationships/work/home life is not the end of all hope, … Continue reading →

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Atishoo – A Tissue?

Posted on October 21, 2014 by anyushka

I’m at home with a cold (hello autumn!), Went out to do some necessary shopping. Good to get some fresh air (it’s just a little too fresh at the moment). Anyhow. Apart from seeing a whole fleet of fire trucks … Continue reading →

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God in the Neighbourhood

Posted on October 1, 2014 by anyushka

  not quite part of it/ not so much into expectations/ not the tidiest dress code/ but the kids love her (even though some nervous parents pull them away)/ there’s something about her/ she’s one of those dancing-in-the-rain types you … Continue reading →

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God/ Ever Longed For

Posted on October 1, 2014 by anyushka

  God/ ever longed for/ ever found/ ever out of reach/ ungraspable/ unnameable/ and yearned for more than life itself/ make yourself known to me/ I make my home with you exactly as I am/ you are the bread I … Continue reading →

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We Give Thanks and Celebrate

Posted on September 29, 2014 by anyushka

Let’s try that this week – St Francis Day is coming up next weekend, 4 October. Psalm 121 A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—     where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from … Continue reading →

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