“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign. Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name … More Advent, Rorate Caeli
I took off work today in obedience to this Holy Day of Obligation. It was a struggle to even ask for it, against my people-pleasing ego in the midst of the busiest time of the year. Busy, not just because Christmas is coming, but year-end for accountants…sigh. Yet, once again, I find myself incredibly grateful … More Advent, Feast of the Immaculate Conception
“We are charting our own dispositions every day. By the way we dispose ourselves to tend this Advent, we dispose ourselves to tend at Christmastide.” Mother Mary Francis – Come, Lord Jesus Every Friday, I do the Stations of the Cross. It may not seem very Advent-like at first glance, but skipping it would have … More Advent, charting our disposition
Which is a greater thing to possess? The gift itself, or the necessary means to obtaining and keeping and using the gift? What an impossible question, to which the only answer is both/and. The capacity of understanding the gift must expand to include the necessary means. It’s a package deal, as they say. What good … More The Necessary Means
I have seedlings. This is a big deal, as I am not known for being able to keep plants alive. And so I spent an excessive amount of time staring at the seeds before covering them with soil…wondering… How is it possible that there are instructions hidden inside this tiny little speck of nothing? How … More The Formula of a Flower
As I peeked around the roadblock of authority, excited by all the knowledge and mysteries to discover about early Christianity, I caught sight of someone who caused me to hesitate. Someone I had been carefully avoiding for years. If I wanted to go any further, I was going to have to meet Mary. I used … More Roadblock: Mary
The path to eternity recently curved in a direction I never expected. I thought I knew exactly where He was taking me, why I was going, and how it would work out – happy fairy-tale ending and all. It turns out His plans are greater than my plans. “For my thoughts are not your … More His Plans are Greater than Mine
And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. ~Luke 1:28 (DRA) Before a child is born, there is a mother waiting. Preparing. Carrying. Before a baby pierces the quiet with his first cries, there is a woman who said … More Ave Maria
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