In Celtic Christianity, there is a concept of “thin spaces”—places where the boundary between the earthly and the divine feels particularly close. In the Biblical stories, mountains often serve as “thin spaces”, where moments of transcendence lead to direct encounters with the sacred.
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Jokes An Irishman was flustered at not being able to find a parking space in a large shopping centre car park. He’d circled the centre three times without luck. “Lord,” he finally prayed, “I can’t stand this. If you find a space up for me, I swear I’ll give up drinking me whiskey, and I
An important part of Lent is the practise of Almsgiving and to care for those in need. While the reasons and methods for almsgiving vary across cultures and belief systems, the benefits are universal, having long lasting effects on the giver and the receiver.
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Hope in Every New Chapter “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~ C. S. Lewis ~ There comes a time when we need to move forward, even from things that have been part of our lives for a long time. It’s not always easy, but
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As we begin the season of Lent, we hear Luke’s version of the three temptations of Jesus at the beginning of his public ministry. His responses will determine the direction of his mission.
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Jokes An Irishman moved into a tiny village in County Kerry, walked into the pub and promptly ordered three beers. The bartender raised his eyebrows, but served the man three beers, which he drank quietly at a table, alone. The next evening the man again ordered and drank three beers at a time. Soon
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Heavenly Father,we pray for Pope Francis. We ask for Your healing hand to be on him. Give him strength in his body, mind, and spiritas he recovers from his illness. May Your grace surround him,bringing comfort, peace, and restoration. Protect him with Your love,and may the light of Your wisdomcontinue to guide him in his mission. We
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