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Fragility: The life that develops as we age

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff,  they comfort me.” Ps 23:4 Each stage of life is important; that of course is not rocket science.  However, many people seem to think that each successive stage after a certain age, then life… Read More ›

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Our prayer changes a we age

I of course can only speak from my experience when it comes to prayer, but I believe that the inner life as we age takes on a new dimension that is unknown by most people before they reach what we called ‘old age’. People who have a chronic disease from a young age or of… Read More ›

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Though darkness and light, through confusion and loss you are with me O Lord

I have always said that I ‘enjoy aging. By that I don’t’ mean it is fun or pleasant, yet there are inner changes that make all of the others aspects of getting older well worth it. I do believe that this life is about how we choose to deal with challenging circumstances. I don’t think… Read More ›

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