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Thursday 05/20/2004
Children are encouraged to build a healthy ego by learning to discover and express what they like and do not like, what they want and do not want. The mature adult on the spiritual path must put away this childhood task and learn to focus on being even-minded, on going beyond likes and dislikes. Then, peace is possible.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 05/21/2004
Fasting for a time, but all the while thinking of the forbidden feast at the end, is throwing food to desire. It grows stronger as it waits. The discipline of true fasting is a feast for the soul, with the heart and mind immersed in God. Only then is craving for what is not useful rendered powerless.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 05/22/2004
Wisdom and devotion travel different paths and meet in the house of service.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 05/23/2004
Let my failures and my successes be measured only by how near I have drawn to Thee, and how well I have served Thee in all.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 05/24/2004
Why cling to the tiny shred of self when your infinite divine inheritance awaits your acceptance?
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 05/25/2004
"I have loved you with an everlasting love"--See yourself and others through the eyes of God's unconditional love.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 05/26/2004
Begin today to grant others one tenth of the forgiveness God has granted you. Everyone is growing in God.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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