Here is a poem by Ogden Nash that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. It’s a light-hearted, modern approach to a deeply loving, cherished old saint. I hope your stocking is filled with all kinds of good things this morning. More importantly, may St. Nicholas shower you with spiritual gifts and blessings Read more
It’s not always easy to remain calm, is it? That’s especially true when we’re waiting for something really important. Here are some beautiful Advent words from Isaiah to inspire us today: “By waiting and by calm you shall be saved, in quiet and in trust your strength lies.” – Isaiah 30:15
…Jesus is the beauty to which you are so attracted. This quote from Blessed John Paul II is the perfect addition to our Advent longing and meditation. Enjoy! “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies Read more
If we played the Word Association game, what would you respond to the word, “Advent?” I’ll bet it would be at least some of the following: Waiting, longing, anticipation, preparation, sacrifice, prayer, hope, yearning, expectation, suspense, watchfulness, vigilance, ardor, striving, pretension, or even eagerness. Yes, Advent involves all of these Read more
Today, we celebrate a New Year’s Day in the Catholic Church. Not unlike the secular New Year’s Day we celebrate in the secular world, the First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the new liturgical year. It also marks our time of longing and anticipation for the coming of Read more
Hi, friends. Our heads know that Advent is a precious time of longing and preparation, but it can be a challenge to help our hearts feel that way. How to make Advent meaningful? Read my article for National Catholic Register at the link below and find out! http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/make-advent-meaningful/ Special thanks to Read more
This past Wednesday, November 28, 2012, the Holy Father said the following in his General Audience. It’s a beautiful message for all Catholics, regardless of their state of life, but I particularly like his reminder for families to live a life of faith daily in joy, dialogue, forgiveness and love. Advent Read more