Presence: Experiencing God Each And Every Day

Dawn, a dear person and friend died this morning after being hit by a truck while crossing the street. I spoke about her 50th bday in episode #132. I will miss her, yet I know she is with God in eternity. Pray for her Mom Pam, Dad Tom and her partner Matt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

This afternoon as I sat and prayed on my porch I noticed birds flying in and out of a tree that I could see. God is present in the community of birds living in this tree. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I end the school year by cleaning my classroom and begin the final stage of preparing for the Summer Gym program starting Monday. God is in the details upon which I focused in both of these tasks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I participated in 3 stories today - saying goodbye to wise, beloved colleagues, telling new teachers what to expect in our Summer Gym program and in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" (no spoilers) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

As a sat outside and graded finals I used a purple pen and remembered my high school English teacher, mentor and friend JR Friss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

A new local site of an international hotel chain had a "Neighborhood" event today and I got to watch my daughter dance at it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I have some time to spend and I feel deep gratitude as I sit and work in my Local library. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

It was the celebration of the Body and Blood of Christ today and I felt God's Presence as I meditated during mass. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Our Class of 2018 graduated today. So much grace was in the ceremony and those participating in it. Two speakers particularly stood out... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Last day of teaching for SY 2017-2018 and I experience God in my Freshmen moving up and in Seniors moving out... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Whew! Full days! Sometimes I feel God near in the luxury of a nap or two. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

Two God Presence Moments today which illustrate what's good about where I teach. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I do the dishes and a couple of things lead me to think about the Kingdom of God and how central it is to my faith. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

It was a holiday and I spent it working hard to finish everything up for the school year which ends soon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

It's a holiday weekend, so I catch a break from schoolwork today. So I do a long overdue task and also one that I like doing - grilling out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I celebrate my nephew's graduation and ponder other graduations on the near and far horizons. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

My school has a field day type of activity for 9th and 10th graders in the afternoon. I experience God's Presence in the fun and play on a beautiful Spring day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I use the Insight Timer during my morning meditation time and am surprised by the bodily resonance of a very simple chant/mantra. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

It was the last day for the five seniors in my Mentor Group and we said goodbye with words, cards and symbolic gifts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support

I reflect on the work and prayers of the late FR. Edward Hays as I ponder what it means to be a Planetary Pilgrim. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/presence/support