Tag Archives: eucharist

All Manner of Things Shall be Well – On Julian of Norwich and Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Lisa

Mother’s Day began early for me this morning.  I found myself sitting in the waiting area of a local medical laboratory just after 7am, waiting for my name to be called so that a technician could siphon off 4 or 5 … Continue reading →

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Everything…and Nothing

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Lisa

“Everything has changed and nothing has changed. Nothing has changed, but everything has changed.” These are the words that have rolled around inside me for the last 48 hours or so. I said them out loud to a friend this … Continue reading →

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Mighty to Save

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Lisa

You know those things that no one celebrates, that you kind of think are deserving of a medal? I feel like surviving Holy Week was one of those for me this year.  As an RCIA candidate, it was definitely a … Continue reading →

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Carrying Two Traditions

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Lisa

I sat down this morning and wrote the first half of a very different post, letting words flow from a moment of clarity and inspiration, but as the day wore on it seemed that that was not the post I … Continue reading →

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Coming Home?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Lisa

I’ve been staring at the “Add New Post” screen for a while, wondering what it is that I want to say in this space today. I struggle sometimes with feeling that this space doesn’t reflect the positives that I’m feeling in … Continue reading →

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Before and After Mass

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Lisa

I got to the church a bit early last night, and sat in the car contemplating the fact that I was about to once again walk into a mass. The usual feelings surfaced quickly.  Mostly panic. A little bit of … Continue reading →

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Only say the word…

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Lisa

I think I’ve found a parish home.  I’ve been a few times now, and as I shared with a dear friend tonight, it houses a community in which I feel like there is a safe space to continue this journey. … Continue reading →

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Wonderful. And Terrible.

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Lisa

Last night I attended mass in Calgary for the first time since coming to the conclusion that the next steps in this journey for me are to begin trying to find a parish home here in the city, and check … Continue reading →

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