Category Archives: grace

Why even sin can be a cause for hope

Posted on November 5, 2013 by margaretfelice

My father is not an effusive man. Once a year at the holidays he compliments my singing at mass, and quips that his kind words are my Christmas present. I’ve noticed that his main way of complimenting me is to … Continue reading →

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As Autumn Encroaches

Posted on August 13, 2013 by margaretfelice

For a week or so now I have been increasingly anxious for no good reason, snapping more at the people I love, freaking out a little worse when I spill a drink or break a glass. This is the time … Continue reading →

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5-year rewind: To reach the goal is nothing else but the will to go

Posted on June 18, 2013 by margaretfelice

In honor of my five-year anniversary blogging at Felice Mi Fa, I am sharing five of my favorite, most meaningful posts. I have always really liked this post entitled “To reach the goal is nothing else but the will to go“, which … Continue reading →

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5-year rewind: Life is not ended, just changed

Posted on June 17, 2013 by margaretfelice

In honor of my five-year anniversary blogging at Felice Mi Fa, I am sharing five of my favorite, most meaningful posts. I wrote “Life is not ended, just changed” in a state of profound grief during the summer of 2009. The … Continue reading →

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A strong driving wind

Posted on May 19, 2013 by margaretfelice

I read the first reading of today’s readings for Pentecost at my Confirmation. I loved the auditory “image” of a sound like a strong driving wind – something swirling into the room that had the power to embolden, to change … Continue reading →

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In defense of signs and wonders

Posted on April 7, 2013 by margaretfelice

Disclaimer: I have a obsession with trying to get Thomas off the hook. I worry that this weekend’s Gospel story of “doubting” Thomas is reduced to condemnation of people whose devotion is based on experience. Is Thomas’ sin not so … Continue reading →

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God’s dare: love more

Posted on March 14, 2013 by margaretfelice

This week is tech week for the New England premiere of Dead Man Walking, which I am in with Boston Opera Collaborative. Because this is where my heart and time are being spent this week, I am running a series … Continue reading →

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A new creation and the abundance of God

Posted on March 9, 2013 by margaretfelice

If you don’t believe Paul when he talks about a “new creation” in this Sunday’s readings, you can take it from me: it’s possible. When I try to think abstractly about identity I wonder if there is such a thing, … Continue reading →

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Staying open to grace, even when we don’t approve

Posted on January 30, 2013 by margaretfelice

There’s a priest who I often hear who has a liturgical style that, shall we say, does not suit me. When he randomly shouts out “The Lord be with You!” because he’s forgotten where we are in the mass, I … Continue reading →

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Still My Other Church

Posted on August 16, 2012 by margaretfelice

About a year and a half ago I had dinner with four friends, who inspired me to write the following. Tonight we’ll dine together again, with a few folks we’ve picked up along the way. Their relationship and witness teaches … Continue reading →

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