As Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that… Read More ›
Trust
Truest friend – as iron sharpens iron
Iron is sharpened by iron. One person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 Do you have that one friend, one family member that speaks truth into you? That one person you can trust to be honest with you about both the good… Read More ›
An invitation to waste time
“Because you are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you” Isaiah 43:4 Can you name the invitations you have received lately? Perhaps you were invited for a birthday, an anniversary, a wedding or a graduation? What about… Read More ›
The first Adorations of our Lord
“In the Mass and in the Eucharistic Adoration we meet the merciful love of God that passes through the heart of Jesus Christ.” Pope John Paul II Today’s reading is a biblical story we have heard many times and is… Read More ›
Awake and arise
Arise, my friend, my beautiful one, and come! Song of Songs 2:10 The birth of our Lord is a just around the corner. This morning’s reading from the book of Song of Songs paints such a beautiful picture. In this… Read More ›
What is your security blanket?
“… 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 ›
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 ›
