Monthly Archives: December 2013

Christmas is nearly upon us. One last Advent candle to light tomorrow. One more theme to live into as this week of Joy planted with Hope and watered with Peace ends. Love visits tomorrow. Way off in the distance you … Continue reading →

Week three of Advent comes quickly to a close. School is out as of today. Hurray! Christmas approaches. Hope, peace and joy are taking root, settling in the soul, and preparing room in the heart. I am officially behind on … Continue reading →

I drove home in the midst of blowing snow that caused low visibility. I just kept thanking God for keeping me safe. Wintry roads are scary sometimes. Tonight as I look at my candles I feel peace settle into my … Continue reading →

As much as I grumble about how much I drive on the highway with my job, I do cherish the experiences being out of the city gives me. From a distance I could see a huge bird dive down on … Continue reading →

The Advent journey is not a solo venture. Prayer lifts you out of the silence and reaches to the other prayers that are united with yours. Wherever two or more are gathered praying, there is great power. This week we … Continue reading →

Gaudete Sunday has arrived; time to rejoice!  More beautiful words from Isaiah greet us in the first reading, reminding us that the dry land will be glad.  We are promised that even the desert will rejoice and blossom abundantly. I … Continue reading →

Light the Advent candles! Let them shine brightly. This peace week is ending with joy on the horizon. I love tomorrow’s pink candle. This week though has been about peace and joy appears next. There is a call to shine … Continue reading →

Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Advent is filled with all sorts of amazing feasts. This one is especially precious as it honours the lowly and humble and shows how the mighty are tossed from their thrones. … Continue reading →

We read more from Isaiah today about a God who does not weary or faint. God does not hang on to that power alone but willing shares it. Those who wait upon the Lord are promised that they shall mount … Continue reading →

  I am not sure why yesterday’s post was not published so you get today and yesterday tonight. Here is today’s. Another reading from Isaiah today–comfort my people! A voice cries out in the wilderness to make our paths straight … Continue reading →