Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous, It is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it… Read More ›
Faith
Anticipation with joy
“… all the nations shall proclaim his happiness.” Psalm 72:17 We are one week away from the birth of our Lord. Are you excited? I remember my excitement as a child awaiting Christmas morning to see what Santa would bring. … Read More ›
Freedom from exile
“I am the Lord, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 What does exile and courage have to do with preparing our hearts in faith… Read More ›
Chosen
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:30 This second week of Advent, yet again our faith is put to the test as we hear the angel Gabriel tell Mary “do not be afraid”. … Read More ›
Fear not!
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God. He comes with vindication; With divine recompense. He comes to save you.” Isaiah 35:4 I was listening to the radio some time ago and the radio personality host was talking about the… Read More ›
The search for the perfect mother
The journey of a mother in search of a role model to be the perfect mother…. My deepest desire is to be the perfect mom. Each day I strive to be the best and each day I fall short. So… Read More ›
Companionship in the desert
Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side with your rod and your staff that give me courage. Psalm 23:4 Have you ever walked in a desolate place by yourself?… Read More ›
A journey of change
“I have decided not to let this Lent go by like rain on stones, leaving no trace. I will let it soak into me, changing me. I will be converted. I will turn again to the Lord and love Him… Read More ›
Do you feel there is a dark cloud hovering over you?
“Thus says the Lord, if you remove from your midst oppression, false accusation and malicious speech; if you bestow your bread on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom… Read More ›
Deeper meaning of fasting
This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing the naked… Read More ›