“To live is to be slowly born.”


Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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Living a life of grace

Today (August 20) is the anniversary of my baptism. I have no idea whether my baptismal candle and garment are still around, but I do know that the grace of my baptism is still with me.  What have I been doing all these years with my baptismal grace? What am I doing with this precious gift called Christian life?  My life is God is a great gift requiring a great response.  Am I up to the task of living my life of grace? valerie_s

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  1. Yes, Sr. Valerie, you are a living example of grace in action. Thank you for your faithful witness. God bless you in your MANY ministries and thank you for bringing the light of Christ —- your baptismal candle still burning brightly — to so many.

  2. By all means, you are living out your baptismal commitment. And you are an inspiration to others to live out theirs.

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