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Sacred Spaces
There is something very beautiful about this spot in Madison, CT. I have returned to it often and have some cherished memories. I have seen many sunsets here, like the one I recently photographed. Sacred spaces have always been important in my spiritual journey. There have always been places which connect me to a deeper part of myself, to Mystery and to the universe. I have only to close my eyes and think of this…
Read MoreTalking Type 1
It’s November which means it’s Diabetes Awareness Month, and THAT means I'm writing again about Type 1 diabetes! I do this every year in celebration of my five-year-old granddaughter, M, who lives with this condition…
Read MorePeace Work
Do you like to make art? Looking for a way to connect with others in the Maria College family, build community, and start a conversation about peace? Need a way to relax or add a…
Read MoreYou Said What Ate Your Homework?
I am an older returning student at Maria College. I’ve raised my children, and it’s my time to further my education, without worries of childcare, making lunches, dinners, etc. Well, I thought that was the…
Read MoreMercy Week 2017 Reflection
I am writing this reflection as Mercy Week comes to an end. What a week! 190 years ago on September 24th, Catherine McAuley opened the first house of Mercy. It is hard to believe that…
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