Big Changes Coming

On By Renee Yann, RSMIn Faith, Seasons, spirituality

November 15, 2024

Dear Friends of Lavish Mercy,

Now that it is mid-November, it is time to let you know that big changes are coming to my blog beginning December 1, 2024.

For a decade, I have shared reflections on the daily scripture readings, first on Facebook alone, and then on my blog. This has taken us through the complete Liturgical Cycle twice for Sundays and three times for weekdays. The compilation of these reflections is readily available in the archives column of the Lavish Mercy blog.

But it is time for something new.

As of December 2024, my daily scripture reflections will cease. Instead, I will publish a weekly reflection, sometimes more. These are personal, seasonal faith essays written over the last thirty years for friends and colleagues. I have edited them for current times in the hope that they will be meaningful for you. A few of these were published in a book about ten years ago, and readers seemed to like them. I am hoping my Lavish Mercy readers will enjoy them too.

For those of you who might want an alternative Scripture-based reflection each day, I highly recommend the app “Pray As You Go”, introduced to me by Mary Kay Eichman, RSM. It is similar in structure to the pattern of Lavish Mercy to which you are accustomed, and I think my faithful readers would like it.

https://pray-as-you-go.org

I look forward to hearing what you think about my new approach. You can comment on the blog itself or e-mail me at renee.yann@gmail.com

Thanks so much for all your support over these ten years. Here’s to a new future for Lavish Mercy.
Renee Yann, RSM

12 thoughts on “Big Changes Coming”

  1. sistercathe's avatar sistercathe

    Renee,

    Thank you so very much – I love your writings! I’m beyond grateful that so beautifully and willingly shared your Faith and insights with so many!

    You have certainly been a bright light for so many!

    I look forward you your new approach!

    All the best,

    Cathe

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  4. Sounds wonderful! Change is good. I do “Pray As You Go” on occasion while driving. However if you use this app while driving be safe or the prayer ending may be abrupt. True story.

    Thank you S. Renee for the most beautiful reflections. You are truly a Deaconess like those special women in scripture.

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  5. Pat Murphy, CSJ's avatar Pat Murphy, CSJ

    Dear Renée, thank you for all the sharing and inspiring you have done all these years. I will miss the daily “boost” to my own prayer life. I do understand that YOU know you need a change like this. May You continue to know God better and better all the days of your life!

    Gratefully, Pat Murphy, CSJ

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  6. Ohhhh… your blog has been part of my daily morning ritual, Sister.

    Yes, I am a bit sad but at the same time so glad of the changes happening. That’s how it is with the Lord. So grateful to have found your blog. Thank you for giving me a glimpse of God’s lavish mercy daily.

    Looking forward to your weekly blogs.

    God bless you more, Sister!

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  8. Katie Mindling, RSM's avatar Katie Mindling, RSM

    Thank you for the many ways you have been a catalyst that opens hearts to the touch of the spirit through the daily readings. Thank you for the promise to continue to offer sources of inspiration in new ways revealing the application of the word of God in our daily lives and in the body of Christ.
    Thank you for providing the tools through so many cycles of the liturgical year that teach us to live in harmony with each other through prayer and scripture.

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  11. fdemarcoe1f340b377's avatar fdemarcoe1f340b377

    I love reflecting with you and our Scripture readings. I save many of them—sometimes it’s the poem, music and always your commentary. Thank you for the 2 years Lavish Mercy has been part of my lie and I’d love to continue receiving weekly reflections daily. My only hope would be that it be scheduled earlier than Saturday. I receive others on Saturday. In Mercy, Fran Demarco, RSM

    Sent from my iPhone

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  12. Marilyn Lewis's avatar Marilyn Lewis

    You have been a gift and you will continue to be a Gift to all of us Renee. Thank you for lavishly blessing us with your spiritual insights, thoughts, prayer and above all MERCY. Looking forward to all that is to BE.
    With Love and in Mercy,

    Marilyn

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