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I enjoy learning about my faith and spending time in prayer in nature, in the chapel or in my prayer chair. Many years ago, my journey began when I was re-awakened in my faith when I asked God what my purpose was. He answered by setting me on fire and I have been journeying with Him since.

• Discontentment to peace

  By joannsblog2016 on December 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Do not be afraid Luke 1:30 In the gospel reading for today we hear the annunciation of the angel Gabriel to Mary that she will conceive the son of God in her womb. Mary appears to be a little concerned… Read More ›

• The choice is yours

  By joannsblog2016 on December 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings. They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. Isaiah 40:31 The first reading today is aligned again with hope we… Read More ›

• Joy filled path

  By joannsblog2016 on December 10, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Isaiah 40:3 Christmas will be here before we realize it. This second week of Advent is a week of preparation, a… Read More ›

• Adoption into a glorious family

  By joannsblog2016 on December 9, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Ephesians 1:6 “In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will” Ephesians 1:6 Today is the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are… Read More ›

• Collaboration in love

  By joannsblog2016 on December 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”… Read More ›

• Gardening the Heart

  By joannsblog2016 on December 7, 2019 • ( 0 )

  “This is the way, walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 Today, the readings wrap up our hope in a little package.  We hear the Holy Spirit guiding us.  When we choose to follow, life flourishes.  God will provide us with life… Read More ›

• The deaf will hear and the blind will see

  By joannsblog2016 on December 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  “On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book; and out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see.” Isaiah 29:18 Isaiah 29:18 In today’s reading we hear the hope of hearing God’s word… Read More ›

• Pressing the pause button

  By joannsblog2016 on December 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the Lord forever! Today as we continue our journey through the first week of Advent, let us be reminded of hope in what we cannot see. In todays reading, we are reminded to place our trust… Read More ›

• Freedom from death and tears –

  By joannsblog2016 on December 4, 2019 • ( 0 )

  The readings from Isaiah this week are continuing to pull us into hope.  In todays reading, I especially love how God promises to “destroy death forever” and “wipe away the tears from all faces (Isaiah 25:8).”  How much more hopeful… Read More ›

• A seed waiting to sprout

  By joannsblog2016 on December 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Isaiah11:1 “On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse” I love taking a walk on a cold, brisk morning. This particular morning as I was walking around the pond before beginning my day, I took in… Read More ›