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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Polyeucte – Pierre Corneille

The French tragedian Pierre Corneille lived from June 6, 1606 through October 1, 1684.  Along with Moliere and Jean Racine, he is considered one of the three great 17th century dramatists.  He had originally enjoyed the patronage of Cardinal Richelieu … Continue reading

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Totally Dependent

Totally Dependent by Michael Romani Simple lessons teach Finding them in my reach I pose my independence Quietly spoken in confidence I am totally dependent No longer willingly diffident I am totally dependent On you my Lord Coming in all … Continue reading

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Trials and Corrections

Trials and Corrections by Michael RomaniMoving through our trials Facing it all with smiles With God as the Father We’re His sons and daughtersAccepting His correction He guides us in the right direction Creator of the universe He sculpts us … Continue reading

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The Reach of Heaven

The Reach of Heaven by Michael Romani Of all these shapes That form our hopes and fancy There is the Kingdom of Heaven Waiting on us lastly An assessable empire of benevolence Where love reigns supreme And mankind puts aside … Continue reading

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Walked In Faith

Walked In Faith by Michael Romani Acknowledging Him in all we do Motivated are we, me and you To stand by our faith in the Lord Moving without doubt and forward To live our lives as believers Free falling dreamers … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Believe

From the moment that I began to think and conceive That there was more to life and began to believe That just maybe there was a little more to live for I found a curious habit of opening up every … Continue reading

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Foothold Out of the Pathological

Foothold Out of the Pathological by Michael Romani What do we do When the horror descends? When we lose a few loved ones? When we lose a lot of friends? We find the need to blame To cast the blame … Continue reading

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On Being A Disciple

On Being A Disciple by Michael Romani It hasn’t been lost on me That following Christ can seem costly But its rewards are priceless And not just a bit of niceness What it is that I give That it is … Continue reading

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A New Life Blessing

A New Life Blessing by Michael Romani More than just a guessing Life lived in it fullest blessing Lived out in His full story It’s a tale of love and glory Whose glory? His glory Whose story? His story Across … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Thoughts (Pensees) – Blaise Pascal

“If there is a God, He is infinitely incomprehensible, since, having neither parts nor limits, He has no affinity to us. We are then incapable of knowing either what He is or if He is….” The Pensees (“Thoughts”) is an unfinished … Continue reading

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