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“I Want to Forgive But I Still Have Pain.”
This phrase frequently comes up during in the course of counseling. Many have injuries from past and even current relationships that continue to cause pain thus hindering advancement to fuller productive lives. The desire to move on is present but … Continue reading
Posted in Counseling, Health, suffering, Uncategorized
Tagged Forgiveness, Self-compassion, self-esteem
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On the Tragic Loss of a Child: The Feast of the Holy Innocents
“A person that loses a partner is called a widow. A child who loses a parent is called an orphan. But there is no word to describe a parent that loses a child, Because the loss is like no other. … Continue reading
Posted in Major Solemnities, suffering, Uncategorized
Tagged Forgiveness, Holy Innocents, Loss of a Child
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Five Things We All Need to Know
Recently I ran across a news network that gave us five important things that we need to know, listing the top five news stories for the day. This gave me the idea to contemplate and ponder what are the five … Continue reading
Posted in Counseling, Health, suffering, Uncategorized
Tagged 5 important things, Forgiveness, narcissism, on being loved, Unpardonable sin
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Of Family Feuds
Known for his kisses Richard Dawson, the former host of Family Feud, died this past weekend. The show began in 1976 and I just realized that he originally stopped hosting the show in 1985, the year my husband and I … Continue reading
Forgive Someone?
A comment to my prior blog post on “Satisfaction” asked whether if it was possible to forgive but make the decision to never shop at an establishment again. After thinking about it, I realize that this is really a two-part … Continue reading
Satisfaction
Recently,I received the run around at a popular department store in Chicago (not Nordstrom’s!).There has been a longstanding mix up on my store account which has not been easily resolved. In fact, I have attempted to get it fixed on … Continue reading
The World Day of Peace
The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! (NAB, Nm 6:24-26) There is a saying that peace begins … Continue reading
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Tagged Confession, Forgiveness, Mother of God, Prince of Peace, Queen of Peace, Reconciliation, Solemnity of Mary
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