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Historically speaking, we know very little about Saint Anne. The Bible says nothing about her, whereas other writings that circulated in the early Church speak about her at great length.

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May Your Will Be Done!

It is well known that a simple encounter, a yes or a no, can change your whole life! On the other hand, a moment of inattentiveness and life can be disrupted, altered or even broken. We are so fragile. However, from our earliest childhood, we learn to take risks, to put ourselves completely off balance by trying to take our first step when learning to walk. Life never stops pushing us forward with its expectations and restraints. And then, in notime at all, we will have conquered one season after another.

Wanting to Pray

Have you ever noticed how our desire for something is often more exciting than actually obtaining it? Or to express this more generally, there is often a gap, or even a chasm, between what a person might want and the fulfillment of that want.

 A simple example: I really like donuts though very cautious about over indulgence. Nonetheless, I occasionally hit the right combination of craving and being at a place where I can easily obtain one. To be honest, the actual eating of the donut is a denouement compared to the anticipation.