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 ›
Trust
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 ›
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 ›
Discovering your own path…
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8 When was the last time you took an adventure and listened to nature surrounding you? Listened to God speaking through all sounds around you? Seeing what God… Read More ›
Discernment – a prayerful compass
“So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.” 2… Read More ›
Discovering the roots
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD; the LORD will be their trust. They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its… Read More ›
The power of listening
The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. Psalm 29:3-4 Ever take a… Read More ›
Decluttering the spirit
As my morning began to wind down, I looked over at the pile of trash that was sitting on my counter. My mornings are filled with making breakfast, lunch, and hopes of grabbing a cup of coffee. When I say… Read More ›
