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Contemplative Posts

The Garden of Gethsemane: Hospice and Hope

by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion He’s on his knees. His hands are open —palms extended to the night sky. His bowed head and bent back round out his prayerful stance. This is the way I picture Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane awaiting his impending death. It’s only a matter of time Read more…

By Melissa, 7 years6 years ago
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Paying Attention: Contemplations from a September morning walk

by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion “The quality of life is in proportion, always, to the capacity for delight. The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.” – Julia Cameron, “The Artist’s Way.” I paused this morning on my walk to pick dying leaves from a tall, yellow Golden Glow flower in Read more…

By Melissa, 7 years4 years ago
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Answering the Door: Some Thoughts on Planning and the Present Moment…

by Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde, Visitation Companion “‘And when the door bell rings, you will get your agenda,’ says the Lord.” — Sr. Mary Frances Reis, vhm on the doorbell ministry at the Visitation Monastery north Minneapolis I’m a planner. I like to plan things. Maybe you are like me? You take Read more…

By Melissa, 8 years ago
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