Monthly Archives: September 2015

What’s on my mind…

Posted on September 27, 2015 by danardoyle

Words/Phrases: surrender, love, mercy, courageous faith, undying hope, abandon, radical trust, waiting, wondering, hope, Immaculate Heart, Sacred Heart, simplicity, peace People: The Virgin Mary at the Annunciation, Gideon struggling to trust God – wet wool, dry wool, 300 men – … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Readings for Sunday, September 27

Posted on September 26, 2015 by danardoyle

Readings for Sunday, September 27, 2015 What struck me when I read the readings for this Sunday was the problem that we human beings have with ego and unfairness.   Often, we just can’t “get over ourselves.”  In the first reading … Continue reading →

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A Pro-Life Lesson for Kids

Posted on September 24, 2015 by danardoyle

I sponsor a pro-life club at school.  It includes boys and girls from 10-13 years old.  Here is what we did for our first meeting: We opened with prayer & snack, then we watched this short video from AFA called … Continue reading →

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The Weight of the World

Posted on September 20, 2015 by danardoyle

Recently I was talking with a friend who seemed to have the weight of the world on her shoulders. She looked so stressed that if I touched her shoulder, I thought she might just break right in half.  “I feel … Continue reading →

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Reflection on the Readings for Sunday, September 20, 2015

Posted on September 19, 2015 by danardoyle

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord sustains my life. Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O LORD, for its goodness. What the psalmist says today really struck a chord with me.  I do believe … Continue reading →

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Surely?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by danardoyle

My teenage students are learning the twenty-third psalm.  It’s a beautiful psalm, but a lengthy passage to memorize, admittedly.  I discovered two precious videos on Youtube starring little ones reciting the 23rd psalm from memory.  I wanted to show my … Continue reading →

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An Hour Well Spent

Posted on September 12, 2015 by danardoyle

There are two fellows coming to our area – Charlie Johnston and Mark Mallet.  It looks as thought I may regrettably have to miss their talks, so I went to the internet to research their messages.  What they will be … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dearest Mother!

Posted on September 8, 2015 by danardoyle

Happy Birthday, Mother Mary! Happy birthday, dearest Mother! Sing our youthful hearts today, And the birds and flowers seem joining In our merry roundelay. How the angels must be singing Round thy white, resplendent throne, While the saints in their … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Readings for Sunday, September 6, 2015

Posted on September 6, 2015 by danardoyle

Readings for Sunday, Sept. 6 From the first reading – something to hold onto: Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! We live in scary times, but we must remember that God is in control.  Whatever … Continue reading →

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