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Author Archives: Natalie Eden
There is no Word to Compare
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (NAB, Jn 1:1-1) Christmas is a special day. And it seems to me that my words are very trite and they cannot contain the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, light of the world, nativity, ornament, word became flesh
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Saying it Like it is
“He raises the needy from the dust; from the dung heap He lifts up the poor” (Responsorial Psalm from 1 Sam. 2:8, USCCB daily readings) This doesn’t seem to be a very elegant description right before Christmas. Yet it is a … Continue reading
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Tagged 12-step, Addiction, helping hand, Niagara Falls, trials, whirlpool
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How to Wrap a Package
Have you ever noticed that the word, “presentation” contains the word “present?” From looking at this term one can quickly conclude that in giving a gift we need to make sure that it looks good and is “presentable.” In psychology … Continue reading
A Little More About Hope
If you have not already noticed, I happened to upload an image of downtown Chicago on my blog. There is a little story behind that picture. I am fond of it because I took it myself and it was one of … Continue reading
If this is the Season of Joy then Why Do I Feel so Crappy?
Most of us have asked ourselves this in the past. In fact, some might even be asking it now. With all of the” Ho Ho Ho and Mistle Toe” and “Tis the Season to be Jolly” going on around us, why … Continue reading
Beginning with a Fiat
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) As I begin my venture into blogging, I thought that I would start by utilizing the Sunday liturgical readings as … Continue reading
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Tagged authoritative, Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholic, Fiat, humility, parenting
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