In the final hours, it is cold. Piercing cold, like described in the Christmas Novena I’ve been saying every day since the Feast of St. Andrew. Hail and blessed be the hour and momentin which the Son of God was bornof the most pure Virgin Mary,at midnight,in Bethlehem,in piercing cold.In that hour, vouchsafe, O my … More Advent, the piercing cold
O Day-Spring,Brightness of light eternal,and Sun of Justice,come and enlightenthem that sit in darknessand in the shadow of death. Today’s Antiphon ends with the same line as yesterday’s, referring to those who “sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.” And I thought, isn’t it enough? He comes to bring the prisoner forth. Yesterday. … More Advent, the Light
Today feels like a crossroads. A point where I must choose to go back, try an easier path, stay right here, or keep going forward. “For the grace of God our Savior hath appeared to all men; instructing us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and justly, and godly in this … More Advent, endurance
The overwhelming feeling of this Advent season is that I must turn back to God. But what does it mean to turn back to God? Start over. Reform. “To reform literally means, not to make a new form, but to go back to the original form…back to that dream-form in the mind and heart of … More Advent, the evidence of faith, hope, and love
I am clinging to the map of “both/and” as I travel the path to eternity filled with questions. Is God justice or mercy? Both/and. Did He pre-determine a plan for our lives or do we get to choose our own way? Both/and. But I have yet to find a path on this journey that … More The Trial
She innocently fluttered through my life. Only for a moment. Catching a ride on a breeze as my whole world rushed by her. Brilliant orange wings, outlined with midnight. A free creature dancing in the wind. Would she have accepted the invitation if she knew how dangerous her partner is? His gentle caresses can … More He’s not Safe, but He’s Good.
I love my new house. It’s just the right size for my family. Not too big, not too small. Towering trees transforming the yard into a forest. Nature framed like a masterpiece through walls of windows and sliding glass doors. Imported tile that, as my husband loves to point out, allows me to literally walk … More The Renovation
I had the Word of God in the Scriptures, speaking to my soul. I had the tradition of the Church Fathers guiding my mind. I had the practices of daily prayer, sacrifice, and worship building my strength. All that was left was my heart. This post is a continuation of One Prayer, One Answer and … More Hard-wired for Truth
Dear Busy, We need to talk. I can see that you need some attention. But you are begging the wrong person for it. Maybe you were hoping it wasn’t true, but we broke up. We’re through. Over. Done with. Yes, I think about you now and then. But I only need small doses of you … More Dear Busy
I have asthma. It’s not super serious – I’ve never actually passed out or wound up in the hospital. But I have had extreme shortness of breath, causing me to stop everything else just to concentrate on bringing air into my lungs. I take a daily medication so it doesn’t become critical. To keep it … More Breathe
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