“… shall dwell in security.” As we continue our journey through Advent, let us be reminded of our security blanket that is found in God. I’m sure most or all of you have watched Charlie Brown’s Christmas. In this children’s… Read More ›
Christ
Rejoice with joy
Rejoice with joyful song… the eyes of the blind shall see, and the ears of the deaf be opened. Then the lame shall leap like a stag, and the mute tongue sing for joy. Isaiah 35:2,5-6 Only ten days til… Read More ›
An ember waiting to be set on fire
Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved. Psalm 80:4 In today’s reading, the responsorial Psalm and in the gospel, we hear a recurring theme of preparation. God is continuing to prepare… Read More ›
Discovering the guiding star
I am the Lord, your God, teaching you how to prevail, leading you on the way you should go. Isaiah 48:17 Isaiah 48:17 My favorite part of my day is my morning walk around the pond. Something about this walk… Read More ›
Discontentment to peace
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 ›
Who does God say you are?
Who does God say you are? If you’ve never pondered this question or haven’t asked it in a while, I invite you to sit in a quiet space and think about it or ask God who you are to Him. … Read More ›
Managing expectations, not disappointments
“Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interest, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it… Read More ›
Where there is love
“Where there is love, obstacles disappear, thorns are turned into roses, crosses into pearls.” Before the Altar, Concepcion Cabrera De Armida In our life, God gives each of us a tool – His gift of love. Love is not just… Read More ›
Heavy Burdens
How heavy are your burdens, the weight of the rocks you carry around daily? Are they heavier than the cross that was carried by our Lord? A humbling event is to pray the Way of the Cross, Jesus’ journey to… Read More ›
Women Who Walk By Faith 