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Saturday, September 14, 2013

Prayer: Teresa of Avila

Although I have often abandoned you, O Lord, you have never abandoned me. Your hand of love is always outstretched toward me, even when I stubbornly look the other way. And your gentle voice constantly calls me, even when I obstinately refuse to listen.

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  1. It is a great gift that God gives us with God's constant presence. I am so grateful.

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    1. Yes, we refuse to hear God's voice - even though God will not stop calling us.

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  2. Remembering many Baptist hymns about the cross we used to sing in my youth. Today, as a Catholic by choice, my heart is broken and joyful as Yom Kippur and Holy Cross Day meet. Jesus, son of David, have mercy...

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