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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:35:02 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[job satisfaction]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=job-satisfaction</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=job-satisfaction</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:35:02 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>satyawan</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=job-satisfaction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Managers and Human Resource Managers - enhance job satisfaction, morale, and retention through employee motivation and employee recognition.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Plano Liposuction]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=plano-liposuction</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=plano-liposuction</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:21:27 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>satyawan</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=plano-liposuction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[People in my area recommended board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeff Angobaldo for liposuction in Plano. I`ve had 2 procedures and completely satis<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Metal Buildings Direct - The Building Resource]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=metal-buildings-direct---the-building-resource</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=metal-buildings-direct---the-building-resource</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 05:22:20 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>satyawan</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=metal-buildings-direct---the-building-resource</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Building Resource was created to provide a one-stop location on the web for every aspect of the building industry. It is for everyone - the homeo<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chapels of Hope in Chile]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=chapels-of-hope-in-chile</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=chapels-of-hope-in-chile</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:42:55 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>michaelvarenne</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=chapels-of-hope-in-chile</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Temporary chapels in parts of earthquake-devastated Chile are to be erected thanks to a grant sent out Thursday, March 18th, by Aid to the Church in <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nigeria - Mass of Solidarity for attack victims]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=nigeria---mass-of-solidarity-for-attack-victims</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=nigeria---mass-of-solidarity-for-attack-victims</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:04:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>michaelvarenne</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=nigeria---mass-of-solidarity-for-attack-victims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Archbishop of Jos, his Grace Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, is organizing a Mass of solidarity in order to pray with and for the victims of massacres in <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Holiness and discipline in Peru]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=holiness-and-discipline-in-peru</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=holiness-and-discipline-in-peru</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:57:00 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>michaelvarenne</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=holiness-and-discipline-in-peru</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, 125 years after its foundation, the female religious congregation of the Franciscans of the Immaculate Conception has the most vocations of an<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sacred Heart Post #9: A Discourse By Bishop Bonomelli « The Divine Lamp]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=sacred-heart-post-9-a-discourse-by-bishop-bonomelli-%AB-the-divine-lamp</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=sacred-heart-post-9-a-discourse-by-bishop-bonomelli-%AB-the-divine-lamp</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:22:33 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=sacred-heart-post-9-a-discourse-by-bishop-bonomelli-%AB-the-divine-lamp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One of a number of posts I've done this month on the Sacred Heart.  In his Day Bishop Bonomelli (1835-1914) was an outstanding preacher.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Resources For The Solemnity of the Body and Blood (Corpus Christi) « The Divine Lamp]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=resources-for-the-solemnity-of-the-body-and-blood-corpus-christi-%AB-the-divine-lamp</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=resources-for-the-solemnity-of-the-body-and-blood-corpus-christi-%AB-the-divine-lamp</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:16:54 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=resources-for-the-solemnity-of-the-body-and-blood-corpus-christi-%AB-the-divine-lamp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A bit late for the feast but nonetheless some good stuff on the Eucharist.  Includes TRUTH AND ERROR CONCERNING THE DOGMA OF THE EUCHARIST; DISCOURSE<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Eucharistic adoration leading to booming vocations in Uganda]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=eucharistic-adoration-leading-to-booming-vocations-in-uganda</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=eucharistic-adoration-leading-to-booming-vocations-in-uganda</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:16:25 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>michaelvarenne</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=eucharistic-adoration-leading-to-booming-vocations-in-uganda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Uganda is attracting more and more lay people to prayer and encouraging vocations to the religious life.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Preparing for Pentecost Post #2: the Past and Present Work of the Spirit in the Church « The Divine Lamp]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=preparing-for-pentecost-post-2-the-past-and-present-work-of-the-spirit-in-the-church-%AB-the-divine-lamp</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=preparing-for-pentecost-post-2-the-past-and-present-work-of-the-spirit-in-the-church-%AB-the-divine-lamp</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 09:23:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=preparing-for-pentecost-post-2-the-past-and-present-work-of-the-spirit-in-the-church-%AB-the-divine-lamp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A fine sermon by Father Augustine Wirth, O.S.B., who was a noted preacher in his day<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Preparing For Pentecost Post #1 A Sermon « The Divine Lamp]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=preparing-for-pentecost-post-1-a-sermon-%AB-the-divine-lamp</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=preparing-for-pentecost-post-1-a-sermon-%AB-the-divine-lamp</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 15:17:10 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=preparing-for-pentecost-post-1-a-sermon-%AB-the-divine-lamp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is NOT the Summa Theologica in homiletic form.  Aquinas was a gifted preacher to the common man in the pew<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Guadalupe Festival  Aug 8]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=guadalupe-festival-aug-8</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=guadalupe-festival-aug-8</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 17:54:21 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Alypius</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=guadalupe-festival-aug-8</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The most important event in the evangelization of the New World occurred in December, 1531. Over the course of four days, the Virgin Mary appeared to<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Presence of God in All Creatures]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-presence-of-god-in-all-creatures</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-presence-of-god-in-all-creatures</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 21:33:10 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-presence-of-god-in-all-creatures</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From the first paragraph: <br />"Before broaching the interesting yet difficult question <br />of the indwelling of the Holy Ghost in the souls of <br />the jus<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Seeds of Meditation and Study: Psalm 1 « The Divine Lamp]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=seeds-of-meditation-and-study-psalm-1-%AB-the-divine-lamp</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=seeds-of-meditation-and-study-psalm-1-%AB-the-divine-lamp</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 16:03:18 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=seeds-of-meditation-and-study-psalm-1-%AB-the-divine-lamp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I hope to begin posting a series entitled SEEDS OF MEDITATION AND STUDY based upon the Psalms and Canticles used in the Office of Readings.  This is <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Question: Is “Centering Prayer” Recognized by the Church?]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=question-is-ldquocentering-prayerrdquo-recognized-by-the-church-1</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=question-is-ldquocentering-prayerrdquo-recognized-by-the-church-1</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:58:44 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CadeOne</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=question-is-ldquocentering-prayerrdquo-recognized-by-the-church-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A great questions that we received from a reader:<br /><br />"I would like some information on 'Centering Prayer'. Is it recognized by the Church?"<br /><br />Fe<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Commentary on the Matins Hymn]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-little-office-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-commentary-on-the-matins-hymn</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-little-office-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-commentary-on-the-matins-hymn</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:24:02 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-little-office-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-commentary-on-the-matins-hymn</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The God, Whom earth and sea and sky,<br />Adore and Laud  and magnify;<br />Who o'er their threefold fabric reigns,<br />The Virgin's spotless womb Contains.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Commentary on the Inviatory]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=little-office-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-commentary-on-the-inviatory-1</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=little-office-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-commentary-on-the-inviatory-1</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:20:13 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=little-office-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-commentary-on-the-inviatory-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A commentary on Psalm 95 (94), the most commonly used inviatory in the Divine Office and the only one used in the Little office of the BVM.  <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[On The Way Of The Cross: The Sixth Station]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-sixth-station</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-sixth-station</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:50:19 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-sixth-station</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This series, which I hope to finish before the end of Lent, offers prayers, meditations, and Scripture texts on the various stations.  This particula<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Love, a Simple Secret for Hearing God ]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=love-a-simple-secret-for-hearing-god</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=love-a-simple-secret-for-hearing-god</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:46:00 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>thehawk9</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=love-a-simple-secret-for-hearing-god</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hearing God speak to us through scripture meditation is easier than we think if we'll slow down long enough to listen for Love.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[On The Way Of The Cross: The Fifth Station]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-fifth-station</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-fifth-station</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:22:08 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-fifth-station</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some Scripture verses along with some beautiful thoughts from St John Chrysostom, St Teresa, St Alphonsus, ect.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Into the Wild Authentically Masculine Outdoor Weekend]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=into-the-wild-authentically-masculine-outdoor-weekend</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=into-the-wild-authentically-masculine-outdoor-weekend</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:47:06 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Alypius</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=into-the-wild-authentically-masculine-outdoor-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The King's Men, in an ongoing effort to fully actualize the mission of building up and uniting men, have summoned an exemplary group of leaders with<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aquinas: It Was Fitting That Our Lord Should Suffer At The Hands Of The Gentiles]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-it-was-fitting-that-our-lord-should-suffer-at-the-hands-of-the-gentiles</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-it-was-fitting-that-our-lord-should-suffer-at-the-hands-of-the-gentiles</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:54:27 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-it-was-fitting-that-our-lord-should-suffer-at-the-hands-of-the-gentiles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The title says it all.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[On The Way Of The Cross: The Third Station]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-third-station</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-third-station</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:27:42 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-third-station</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some Scripture verses along with a meditation by Abbot Smith, O.S.B. of Ampleforth Abbey.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aquinas On The Love Of God Shown In The Passion Of Christ]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-the-love-of-god-shown-in-the-passion-of-christ</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-the-love-of-god-shown-in-the-passion-of-christ</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:37:11 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-the-love-of-god-shown-in-the-passion-of-christ</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Taken from his Commentary on Romans and his Commentary on the Creed.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Primal Yearning and Prayer]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=primal-yearning-and-prayer</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=primal-yearning-and-prayer</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:39:39 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>thehawk9</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=primal-yearning-and-prayer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The discipline of bringing what we feel right now into the presence of God.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aquinas On Why Christ Had to Be Tempted]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-why-christ-had-to-be-tempted</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-why-christ-had-to-be-tempted</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:16:11 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-why-christ-had-to-be-tempted</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A follow up to my previous post.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aquinas on the Temptations of Christ]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-the-temptations-of-christ</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-the-temptations-of-christ</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:14:38 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-the-temptations-of-christ</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This post concerns why it was FITTING that our Lord be tempted.  It should not be confused with my other post above WHY Christ was tempted.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[On The Way Of The Cross (The First Station)]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-first-station</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-first-station</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:44:01 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-first-station</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I linked to this post earlier today but due to computer troubles the post didn't "take."<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[On The Way Of The Cross (The 1st Station)]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-1st-station</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-1st-station</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:12:21 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=on-the-way-of-the-cross-the-1st-station</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some Scripture verses, a meditation, and a prayer.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lenten Meditation: The Grain of Wheat]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=lenten-meditation-the-grain-of-wheat</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=lenten-meditation-the-grain-of-wheat</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:04:23 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=lenten-meditation-the-grain-of-wheat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From Aquinas' Commentary on the Gospel of St John.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Aquinas On The Crown Of Thorns]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-the-crown-of-thorns</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-the-crown-of-thorns</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:36:12 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=aquinas-on-the-crown-of-thorns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Excerpted from his Commentary on the Song of Songs.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Grace and Duties of Lent by St Thomas Aquinas]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-grace-and-duties-of-lent-by-st-thomas-aquinas</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-grace-and-duties-of-lent-by-st-thomas-aquinas</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:37:42 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-grace-and-duties-of-lent-by-st-thomas-aquinas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aquinas left behind few sermons but many sermon notes.  This post looks at his notes for the first Sunday of Lent.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Let Us Run To The Foot Of The Cross. Let Us Also Conceal Ourselves In The Nesting Pl]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=let-us-run-to-the-foot-of-the-cross--let-us-also-conceal-ourselves-in-the-nesting-pl</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=let-us-run-to-the-foot-of-the-cross--let-us-also-conceal-ourselves-in-the-nesting-pl</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:44:48 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=let-us-run-to-the-foot-of-the-cross--let-us-also-conceal-ourselves-in-the-nesting-pl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Excellent advice from a spiritual master.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Secret of Sanctity (Introduction)]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-secret-of-sanctity-introduction</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-secret-of-sanctity-introduction</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:09:19 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-secret-of-sanctity-introduction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The first in a series of posts on rules, maxims, and advice concerning the spiritual life.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[St Francis De Sales On The Way To Live In Peace]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=st-francis-de-sales-on-the-way-to-live-in-peace</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=st-francis-de-sales-on-the-way-to-live-in-peace</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:03:12 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=st-francis-de-sales-on-the-way-to-live-in-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From a letter by this master of the spiritual life.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Night and Day of the Broken Branches | Catholic Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-night-and-day-of-the-broken-branches%A0%A0catholic-exchange</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-night-and-day-of-the-broken-branches%A0%A0catholic-exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:34:37 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>mxt6355</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=the-night-and-day-of-the-broken-branches%A0%A0catholic-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A family in crisis sticks together and makes it through a dangerous icy night. Through prayer and faith they made it through one tough night.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Starting Again]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=starting-again</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=starting-again</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:02:38 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CadeOne</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=starting-again</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Angela is following Christ whereever he leads her heart.  Very much like her blogposts often encouraged me to do.<br /><br />It is sad to see her blog come t<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Podcasts On St Francis De Sales]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=podcasts-on-st-francis-de-sales</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=podcasts-on-st-francis-de-sales</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:27:30 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=podcasts-on-st-francis-de-sales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today is the memorial of St Francis De Sales.  I provide links to podcasts of lectures on his spiritual teaching<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Running Is about More than Just Winning | Catholic Exchange]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=running-is-about-more-than-just-winningcatholic-exchange</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=running-is-about-more-than-just-winningcatholic-exchange</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:50:50 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=running-is-about-more-than-just-winningcatholic-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A friend sent me this great reflection on running and giving God the glory in our actions.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Advent Meditation for December 18]]></title>
<link>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=advent-meditation-for-december-18</link>
<comments>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=advent-meditation-for-december-18</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:25:41 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dimbulb</dc:creator>
<category>Spirituality &amp; Prayer</category>
<guid>http://pickafig.com/story.php?title=advent-meditation-for-december-18</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A meditation based upon this Sunday's Gospel Reading.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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