Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea
Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea
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Working as part of a writing and editorial team means, of course, paying close attention to how things are worded. Our antennae are geared to catch mistakes. So, it is no surprise that we often find ourselves sharing the bloopers we’ve seen or heard during the week. One day, a co-worker shared some commentary…
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Some years ago a friend asked why I didn’t write pieces that were more theological. Certainly, my education enabled me to undertake the task. I’m not quite sure he was satisfied with my explanation. Then I happened upon a wonderful book that I wish I had read before he asked the question. I just love the…
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During the fourth century there developed a group of women and men who chose to live lives of simplicity and struggle in order to keep their minds focused solely on God. To do this they chose to live alone in the desolation of the Egyptian desert. These quiet, fourth century hermits laid the groundwork for…
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My Aunt Evelyn made the best Syrian food—tabouli, kibbe, mahmool, pita bread and spinach pies. Her stuffed grape leaves were to die for! She had plots of mint growing on either side of the back door to her house, because fresh herbs, especially mint, were a staple of Arabic cooking. She made coffee by throwing…
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Today is my birthday. At 6 am, after a long night of trying to complete some assignments, I wasn’t feeling celebratory. The economy has hit us hard, and my head was spinning from the roller coaster of robbing Peter to pay Paul. On top of that, by 8 am this morning, I had received at…
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Every year it seems easier to become overwhelmed by the challenges and needs of the world, the community, our parishes, our poor, so much so that we never move out in faith to fill any of those needs. But every journey begins with the first step. The journey of faith is no different. If God…
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“Ask God’s blessing on your work, but don’t ask him to do it for you.” Dame Flora Robson Prayers for our work should include prayers for inspiration and the strength for perspiration. When we add to that wisdom and willingness to dedicate all our efforts to the Lord’s service we are certain to succeed in…
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“Make your ego porous. Will is of little importance, complaining is nothing, fame is nothing. Openness, patience, receptivity, solitude is everything.” Rainer Maria Wilke Today it was neither a good homily, family story or insightful friend that lead me to this page. Instead, it was a typo. As it is not unusual for me to…
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During my travels around the Internet, I came across this poem/song lyrics entitled Drinking From My Saucer. I found several references to the author and am still not quite sure if I have it right. One sight had a copyright for Jimmy Dean, another listed John Paul Moore, 1970. In either case, I found the…
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Hanging on my kitchen wall is a little plaque given to me by one of my dearest friends, John. He found it in a quaint Irish shop in Smithville, New Jersey, and bought one for me and one for his wife, Rose. It reads, "Sharing a cup of tea with a friend is happiness tasted and time…
God Talk and Tea 