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Is anyone listening?

The world’s voice can be oh so loud, yet even in the midst of it God calls out to us. His voice can be heard. God invites us to prepare a place for Him in the deep centre of our lives—in the very place where we feel the hurry, the stress, the pressure or the fear. Continue reading

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Just Cheer Up!

Sometimes we all need someone to listen, not to offer a quick fix. Continue reading

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The Art of Storytelling

Perhaps we cannot begin to fully grasp the stories of our faith until we learn to listen to the stories of one another. I have heard it said that our Indigenous peoples will have some important prophecies for our Church in this century, and I wonder if the gift of storytelling might be one of those truths the rest of us will learn to embrace Continue reading

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How are you?

Jesus listened to others as part of his ministry. How well do we listen when we ask friends and neighbours “How are you?” Continue reading

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Are you listening?

That day I was gifted with a deep insight from two young disciples, who helped me see things differently. I have found that God often speaks to me through the voices and actions of children. I just have to be listening. Continue reading

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