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I suffered abuse as a child and became acquainted with the effects of sin at a very young age,

too young.

And rather than centering on the hope of Christ, I allowed what happened to me to define

me.

I let shame shroud me.

I believed the lie that I was beyond the tender loving and healing care of Christ.

That may be your story, too, or maybe the story of someone you know.

To you or someone you love, crave a life healed and in step with the Spirit of God.

Well, welcome.

You are in the right place at the right time.

This meditation from Galatians 5 is a reflection of that desire, a longing for healing, aligned

with the divine presence, not becoming healed, but being healed.

Being a healed life as you follow the leading of the Spirit of God in step with the Spirit

of God.

So to begin, relax in this time of built-in space to let go, a guided time of quiet in

the presence of the Holy Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, a calm moment to walk

in step with all that is holy.

So relax not only your mind, but your body now, not only your thoughts, but your eyes.

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