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Listen for the bells

CampanasIn a church where the custom is to ring bells at the consecration, a small child quite loudly said “Ding-dong!” imitating the bells. “Ding-dong”: the sound of a doorbell indicating someone wants admittance. Today listen for the “ding-dongs” of those persons who seek some admittance into our lives, and remember that everyone and everything is connected in the cosmos that can be described as the Great Interconnectedness.  When your mind is free, reflect upon the “ding-dongs” of God. Will you let God become more involved in your life?

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