Lori Conklin

I am married, mother of seven and teach Adult Faith Formation, Baptism, and Religious Education classes for my Parish. I am certified in Spiritual Formation and sit on the Diocesan list of Spiritual Directors.


Website: www.voted-off-the-island.com

Latest Articles By Lori Conklin
Forgiveness Day 12
Forgiveness Day 12
Forgive them Father for they know not what they do. As Jesus hung dying on the cross.
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Generosity Day 11
Generosity Day 11
I never really thought about how the early Christians kept the faith alive and inspired others to not only embrace and live it but pass it on.
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How well do you love yourself? Day 10
How well do you love yourself? Day 10
Today’s reflection is on the great commandment. Love your neighbor as you love yourself.
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The Root of the Issue Day 8
The Root of the Issue Day 8
Jesus is always teaching us in ways we can understand. Or at the least the people who walked the earth when he did, he used common themes to teach deep spiritual truths.
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Day 7 It's All About Love
Day 7 It's All About Love
Well we are into Lent! How are you doing so far? I am not doing as well as I expected. You see, I sometimes have high expectations of myself and God for that matter. I feel that if I am doing my part things should go smoothly. Like the feeling you get when you are deep in prayer.
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Standing up for Truth
Standing up for Truth
I remember a few years back our district rolled out their new comprehensive math curriculum, our daughter was in second grade. We were amazed by the way the new curriculum was written. The children were to work in groups and they no longer concerned if the students got the right answer but were more concerned in how they arrived at the answer.
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Day 6 Unexpected Evangelist
Day 6 Unexpected Evangelist
This chapter in Rediscovering Jesus brings the reality of Jesus into a context I haven’t considered before, because I always think of Jesus as the son, the second person of the Trinity but not in quite the way that was described in this chapter.
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Day 5 It's about the Sabbath
Day 5 It's about the Sabbath
It’s about the Sabbath. “The Sabbath is made for man, not man for the Sabbath. That is why the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath” [Mk 2:27-28]
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Day 4 The Heart of the Matter
Day 4 The Heart of the Matter
Wow! I loved today’s reading. It really goes right to the heart of the matter. One that each of us has to come to terms with on our own. Oh sure we can debate it, defend it or refuse to look at it, but will all have to deal with it.
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Rediscover Jesus -Day 3- Blue Laws
Rediscover Jesus -Day 3- Blue Laws
Remember the Blue Laws? The days when nothing was open on Sunday’s. It was a day set aside for families and relaxation. There was no place to go except to church for that was the only place open. As a child, it was a day where mom and dad were home together, no rush, no routine, except Mass and always dinner at Gram’s house with the extended family.
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Rediscover Jesus Day 2
Rediscover Jesus Day 2
Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you say something and the person you are talking to takes it in an entirely different context or meaning than you intended? Then you find yourself trying to explain what you meant and how you meant it…..without any luck.
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Rediscover Jesus Day 1
Rediscover Jesus Day 1
Starting each Lenten journey is in fact a new beginning. It is a chance to slow down re-evaluate, consider and ponder the state of our spiritual life. At least that how it is for me. I always have such high expectations that just because it is Lent, I will somehow magically be able to overcome the most habitual temptations. Like Frodo and the ring,
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Rediscover Jesus 'Prologue'
Rediscover Jesus 'Prologue'
From Ash Wednesday this year our Adult Faith Formation group is doing Lent a little differently, we are reading Mathew Kelly's book Rediscover Jesus. It's a series of short readings, intended to open our heart and minds to the 'person' Jesus. We have decided to do it in retreat form. Please feel free, at any time, to join us.
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Spirit and Truth
Spirit and Truth
It was Friday morning. All week Philadelphia had been preparing for the Pope’s arrival. I headed over to the Convention Center attended Mass and heard the last keynote speakers Pastor Rick Warren and Cardinal O’Malley.
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I Love The House Where You Live
I Love The House Where You Live
Oh Lord, my heart soars with joy, my soul filled with this sublime truth: I am the house where you live, the place where your glory makes its home. Oh the wonderful implications of this truth, has me giddy with pure delight.
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