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“Mother’s Forbidden Ring”

Mother! As I walk the spiritual journey of this Lenten season, I thank God that I can now write to you with such joy and freedom of heart. Without God’s grace, I would still be standing far away from you, … Continue reading →

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“Mother”

I once read a newspaper article that made headlines about the pop star Madonna and the maternal love she showed toward her first daughter, Lourdes. When an ordinary mother loves her own child, we think nothing of it — it … Continue reading →

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“The Two Sides of Language”

Not long ago, I had occasion to reflect once more on human speech — on language itself. The reason is simple: there are words we may say to one another, and words we must never say. A mistake made with … Continue reading →

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“The Blessing of a Nickname”

When I was young, my family gave me two nicknames. One was “Sora” (meaning conch shell), and the other was “Crybaby.” My father gave me the name Sora because I was so quiet and gentle that even if I stayed … Continue reading →

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“What Do You Picture in Your Heart?”

One day, my soul collided with Isaiah chapter 40, verse 31, and I was filled with a spiritual freshness I had never known before. The passage, as many of you know well, reads: “But those who hope in the LORD … Continue reading →

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“When the Storms of Life Come”

We often describe life as a journey across the sea. When we imagine a ship gliding quietly over calm waters, the scene feels peaceful and beautiful. Living near the coasts of New York and New Jersey, we often see such … Continue reading →

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“Meditation on Thread”

One day, while organizing the house, I came across several skeins of knitting yarn. Red, yellow, white, black—beautiful colors that had been waiting quietly in a dark corner for a long time, hoping to be used by their owner’s hands. … Continue reading →

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“When Life’s Crises Come”

Crises and trials that arise through life’s problems come to everyone. When unexpected troubles strike, we easily become confused and lose our peace. Even those who seem strong in daily life, or appear to have solid faith, often find that … Continue reading →

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Acorn Tree

– at St. Mark in Knoxville, TN I have often stood in awe and confessed,“What a divine tree!”She reads and recordsthe lives passing by.She is sacred.To walk into her presenceis itself a blessing. And after standing beneath her,I enter the … Continue reading →

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“For the Super Women”

Hello. How tired and busy have you been this past week? As our lives become filled with more and more things to do, how often do we find ourselves tossing and turning at night, unable to rest because of the … Continue reading →

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