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Topic: simplicity

Prayer

Keep it simple, Silly: A Lenten prayer

Kind – one act of kindness each day of Lent.
Identity – once a day for forty days say, “God loves me as I am.”

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Quote

“You attach too much importance altogether to the subject. Be simple.”

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Quote

“... nature unfolds in our forests and along our rivers in so grand and marvelous a manner that describing even with the greatest simplicity seems an exaggeration to those who, not having seen it, cannot form an idea of its splendor.”

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“Be humble, simple and frank, and you will live in peace with yourselves, and you will be happy.”

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Prayer

God of Surprises

Did you know that God has a playful side? If not why would God have created vast galaxies — miniscule cells, prickly bushes — lamb’s ear plants …

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Christmas Prayer

Infant Jesus, born among us as a helpless baby, … come into our hearts this day and teach us the meaning of simplicity and how dependent we are on others.…

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Quote of the day

October 5
World Teacher's Day
“Love the children first, and then teach them.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin