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Category Archives: New York State
We have hope
Yesterday I drove one hundred forty miles east of my home to receive the first of two doses of the Moderna vaccine. I was so anxious that the night prior to that I slept very little. Last night I slept … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, New York State
Tagged contemplative, covid-19, gratitude, Moderna, vaccines
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All the statues are white
I’m at St. Mary Parish in Arcade, NY for Eucharistic Adoration and I’m facing a statue of St. Joseph. I’ve come here many times but today I’m struck by the flesh tones of the statue. I grew up in this … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic, New York State, racism
Tagged contemplative, Jesus, prayer, racism, Social Justice
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A day of prayer for Covid-19
We adore you, Lord Jesus Christ, here, and in all your churches throughout the world, and we bless you, for by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi Two years ago I was in Assisi … Continue reading
Posted in Franciscan, local, New York State, Travel
Tagged contemplative, covid-19, Franciscan, prayer, Secular Franciscan, Spiritual, St. Francis of Assisi
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Run Across New York
Be part of a once in a lifetime chance to run across New York State. Many races have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic so this might be your one chance to compete this year with thousands of other … Continue reading
Living in the present moment
I was listening to a Super Soul podcast with Oprah Winfrey interviewing Eckhert Tolle and as they were talking about the present moment I had a helpful insight. In the midst of all this stress and daily projection and worry … Continue reading
Posted in local, New York State, Spiritual
Tagged contemplative, covid-19, gratitude, mindfulness, Peace, prayer, Spirituality
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Morning thoughts
A year ago when I snapped this picture I felt the presence of a loving force for good in my life. One year later after almost two months of quarantine and thousands of deaths I’ve begun to question that presence … Continue reading
Posted in New York State, prayer, Spiritual
Tagged contemplative, covid-19, Peace, prayer, Social Justice, Spirituality
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A leader when we needed one
Posted in New York State, Spiritual
Tagged courage, covid-19, Governor Cuomo, leadership
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Peanut butter and jelly
Almost everyday for much of my life I’ve had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for my lunch. It’s a taste I acquired in elementary school at St. Pius X in Delevan, New York. Back then the bread was white and … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic, New York State, Travel
Tagged Abbey of the Genesee, contemplative, Genesee Abbey, Monks Bread, prayer
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This is dedicated to the people of New York
There are thousands of courageous people on the front lines of this coronavirus pandemic. The epicenter in the United States is currently New York City. I live a long way from there but I have many friends who live there. … Continue reading
Posted in New York State
Tagged covid-19, Governor Cuomo, leadership, New York, NewYorkTough
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I do not see the road ahead
One of my favorite Thomas Merton quotes begins, “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me.” That’s certainly true now in this global pandemic. What should I be … Continue reading
Posted in local, New York State
Tagged contemplative, sunshine, Thomas Merton, WNYPRR
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