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Poor in Spirit

Posted on July 13, 2020 by billtonnis

“There is only one problem on which all my existence, my peace, my happiness depend: to discover myself in discovering God.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Isaiah 1:15-17 … Continue reading →

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Golden Rule

Posted on July 10, 2020 by billtonnis

Treat others as you would like others to treat you. +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Hosea 14:5 I will heal their defection, I will love them freely. +++ How often … Continue reading →

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Omega Point

Posted on July 9, 2020 by billtonnis

“The physical structure of the universe is love.” – Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to my song “God Is” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Hosea 11:9 For I am God and not human, the Holy One present among you; … Continue reading →

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Conduits of Compassion

Posted on July 8, 2020 by billtonnis

“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy.” – Thomas Merton +++ Listen to my song “There Is Three” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 10:7 “As you go, make this … Continue reading →

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Agape

Posted on July 6, 2020 by billtonnis

“Our duty…is to proceed as if limits to our ability did not exist. We are collaborators in creation.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin +++ Listen to my song “How Magnificent, Wondrous and Glorious” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Psalm … Continue reading →

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Healers Needed

Posted on July 3, 2020 by billtonnis

You Belong — and so does everyone else. +++ As part of the following reflection, listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Ephesians 2:19 So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you … Continue reading →

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Awaken

Posted on July 2, 2020 by billtonnis

“There is no way of telling people that they are all walking around shining like the sun.” – Thomas Merton +++ As part of the following reflection, listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. … Continue reading →

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Love Changes Everything

Posted on July 1, 2020 by billtonnis

Allow the path of compassion to transform you. +++ As part of today’s reflection, listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Amos 5:14 Seek good and not evil, that you may live. +++ … Continue reading →

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Presence

Posted on June 30, 2020 by billtonnis

Take a deep breath, be still, and know a peace beyond understanding. +++ Listen to the song of the day “I Will Give You Rest” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 8:24-25 Suddenly a violent storm came up on … Continue reading →

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Be of Service

Posted on June 29, 2020 by billtonnis

May our lives be a “yes” to God’s all-inclusive loving plan. +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the … Continue reading →

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