When I think of Advent I think of warmth, coziness, silence, peace, joy, longing, and anticipation. I imagine little hands folded in prayer around an …
An Advent Invitation
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Three Tips for Daily Joy
Dang it you guys, I blinked again. This squishy newborn of mine is a newborn no more! It’s always amazing to me how suddenly and …
Morning Prayer
It is still dark, but your presence provides a gentle light. I can feel your peace. I come to you now, before the day has …
Views From The Back
Yes, Christmas was 2 months ago. I think it’s taken me this long to recuperate from the travels and chaos that ensued. But, none-the-less, we …
The Gloom
In small town Hillsdale, MI, gloom is an almost constant companion throughout the winter and well into spring. The rare days that the sun breaks …
The Breaking of the Bread
Our weary hearts and skewed vision strain to understand, to see, and to believe. We do our best to comprehend. But often our best efforts …
A Solid Foundation
The joyful mysteries of the rosary are the foundation of the life of Jesus. I have always found that meditating upon them grounds me. Their …
Mary’s Fiat
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. Mary, Mother of God The word fiat is not just …
Like Christmas Morning
My parents recently returned from Spain where they spent over a month walking the Camino De Santiago. The day after they got back they made …
The Moon and The Sun
The full moons piercing light illumines the night sky. Her rays fall gently upon the path in front of me, showing me the way. Each …