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 ›
Love
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 ›
The choice is yours
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 ›
Adoption into a glorious family
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
“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
“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
“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
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 –
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 ›