Tag Archives: spirituality

What my heart heard in the monastery… graces / gifts / lessons I received … 

Posted on May 25, 2024 by gsmurphy1

There were many things I learned while part of OCL that will remain with me and feed my soul for the rest of my life. But before I ramble on, I wanted to mention something significant I learned / heard … Continue reading →

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Does Psalm 22 teach that God abandoned Jesus?  

Posted on March 30, 2024 by gsmurphy1

Looks like I’m closing Lent ’24 with a blog too…miracles do happen. Most of this blog is material copied from the transcript of a video posted for training in the Apprenticeship in the Spiritual Exercises taught by Br. Brian Hohmeier, … Continue reading →

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Giving up God for Lent

Posted on February 25, 2018 by gsmurphy1

Atheism for Lent – exploring what it might mean to give up God for Lent. Continue reading →

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Retirement announcement

Posted on February 3, 2018 by gsmurphy1

Greetings to those reading this blog after my years of silence. You may have seen most of this announcement if you follow me on Tweet or Facebook but I’ve edited it for here. It is sort of a follow up … Continue reading →

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Hope springs eternal

Posted on January 28, 2013 by gsmurphy1

As I stood in the kitchen of our home with tears running down my face, I found myself profoundly grateful for the lessons of self care that I was able to live out in that moment. It is humbling and … Continue reading →

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…put it in your heart, come on…

Posted on October 14, 2012 by gsmurphy1

It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged here but I keep hearing “heart” inspired things, especially in the music I listen to. Waiting this long to write does make for long blog but such is me. I have long appreciated Bruce … Continue reading →

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