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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

An Unexpected Gift

As I sit in my window seat, gazing at the newly fallen snow, its color so white, so pure, so beautiful. The way it covers the ground, the wires, the trees in simplicity creating a one of a kind masterpiece. It’s profoundly peaceful. I take a deep breathe in and close my eyes, and think of a verse from Psalm 51, purify me with hyssop, until I am clean, wash me until I am whiter than snow.
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#Ashes

I always find it humbling when the priest dips his thumb in the ashes, makes the cross on my forehead and says, “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” That puts life into perspective in a way nothing else can.
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The Power of the Spoken Word

After writing a post for “Random Acts of Kindness” week I could not stop thinking about the power that words have. What came to mind was Gen1: 1-2; In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was a formless void, there was darkness over the deep, and God’s spirit hovered over the water.
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We are Called

I am one of millions of cradle Catholic’s who had no idea of the richness of the Faith. Good thing God doesn’t require us to be experts; only willing. It wasn’t until I was pregnant with our first child that I realized how much I didn’t know about my Faith.
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Interior Stirrings of the Heart

The Spiritual life is an interior disposition that takes a lifetime to cultivate. We must first look at our hearts to determine its natural inclinations. Our hearts are formed for union with our Creator, we yearn for Him day and night. It is what is within us that compels us to keep searching. Initially we may not give it a name, but it is still there, calling us into relationship.
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Nourishment for the Soul

There are many ways to pray. One is not better or worse than another. The purpose of prayer is to quiet our soul. To place ourselves at the feet of Jesus and in total abandonment receive His healing grace which flows freely from the eternal into our souls. If we can still our minds long enough to quiet our interior dialogue we will “hear” or sense His Divine presence.
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