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Even a drawn shade can’t keep the sun from shining. It may dim it a little, or help one’s eyes keep from burning. It’s good to have a little shade. Sometimes our faith might not burn as bright as we’d like. Sometimes a shade is drawn. But that shade can help protect us when things…

Years ago I had the opportunity to go to Rome and had the chance to climb to the top of St. Peter’s. On the outside there were signs stating that no one was supposed to write anything on the walls. This sign was placed right next to oodles of scribbles and everything that ignored the…

Being short, I’ve always tended to have to look up – literally. But sometimes I appreciate that more than others. In some ways, having to look up can give you a new perspective. When I look at this statue of Mary in a grotto from a retreat center I visited, I appreciated having to look…

This snake was so wrapped around a branch — in a safe enclosure at the zoo — it was amazing to see. It made me think about the things we get wrapped up in – worry for our loved ones, the need to find more work or jobs at all. Maybe we get wrapped up in…
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