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Steve House's avatar

Very nice reflection. Mark points out a real conumdrum. As I age, my attention more often goes sideways and it wanders like his Ralph. I used to have discipline from my college meditation days but it has been lost. Ultimately I am reminded that I need to visit the chapel to check in and spend some silent time listening to God. Thanks for the reminder! Steve House

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Mark Paalman's avatar

You’re very welcome - and thanks for the kind words! I find it getting easier the more time I spend there… but it also depends on the day, some better than others.

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Word Nerd's avatar

The gazing at Jesus and Him gazing back has really been on my heart the last few weeks. Interesting that others are on the same wavelength. I wish our church had more adoration than just one hour per month! And it's during the day when many cannot attend. What a gift it would be if we had perpetual adoration!

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Mark Paalman's avatar

We are truly blessed at our parish with perpetual adoration. Even managed to work it out during the effing lockdown. You know, you can even go into the sanctuary and be present before theTabernacle, and that is adoration.

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Word Nerd's avatar

Yes that is true, Jesus is present in the Tabernacle.

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Suzanne B Davis's avatar

I’ve been traveling all day, and I’m really tired. I’m saving your article to read tomorrow while I’m with Jesus in Adoration tomorrow morning. I know many struggle with Holy Hours, but I think most people make it harder than it needs to be. I’ve written about Adoration for my diocesan newspaper, and I wanted to share two articles in particular, but I see I cannot upload a photo (which might be how I’m responding. I’ll figure this out and get back to you. I will share the publication and the dates, should want to look this up before I get back to you.

So nice to hear from you, as I really enjoy your husband’s writing!

The West Texas Angelus November 2024: https://files.ecatholic.com/3124/documents/2024/11/WTA2024-11.pdf?t=1730749258000

The West Texas Angelus December 2024:

https://files.ecatholic.com/3124/documents/2024/12/WTA2024-12.pdf?t=1733765643000

And we’ll chat more after I actually get to read and enjoy this. Peace 🕊️

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Mark Paalman's avatar

God bless you, Suzanne! Safe travels.🙏😇

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Jaehne Moebius Lamm's avatar

Wonderful thoughts! I’m hoping I’ll be able to implement these during Adoration, as for me, the struggle is real! Have a blessed Lent.✨

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Mark Paalman's avatar

Wonderful ! Thank you and God bless!

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Suzy Paalman's avatar

Great article! The monkey brain can be exhausting for sure. It is a blessing to know that we can find peace and rest in our Lord.

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Mark Paalman's avatar

Thank you! And you, my love, were the human angel who taught me this truth about Adoration!

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