Advent is a time to prepare yet also to discern where we are being led towards. The journey that Joseph and Mary were to make from Nazareth to Bethlehem, by many accounts, was not a fairytale but fraught with much danger, miserable weather, and challenges. Even in the best of health, this undertaking would have… Continue reading This Advent: Where Are We Headed?
You are invited to join me this week for An Engaging Faith on Breadbox Media daily at 4pm EST Gifts of the Visitation by Denise Bossert (Ave Maria Press), & Time to Get Ready by Fr. Mark Villano (Paraclete Press) Drawing runs 12/14-12/21 Click to enter.. 3rd Week of Advent Anticipation! Denise Bossert joins us to discuss Gifts of the Visitation, An Encore with… Continue reading An Engaging Faith:12/14-12/18
As Pope Francis opened the year of mercy, it is a time to mark our conscious and concerted effort to be a continual witness of God's mercy in the world. This begins, as he notes, for each of us with our daily conversion of heart, a turning towards Christ and an acceptance of the love… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Embracing Advent
Psalm 130:5-6 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning. This Advent, I begin again by asking myself a seemingly simple question.. What am I truly waiting for? And while expectantly awaiting the answer,… Continue reading Wit & Wisdom: Waiting
You are invited to join me this week for An Engaging Faith on Breadbox Media daily at 4pm EST. Enter To Win a Copy of Momnipotent by Danielle Bean (Ascension Press), Doors to the Sacred: Everyday Hints of the Holy by Sr. Bridget Haase Drawing runs 12/7-12/14 Click to enter.. So many books to get you spiritually ready… Continue reading An Engaging Faith: 12/7-12/11
Much too substantial to be contained and far too priceless to be appraised, the gift of ourselves may be exactly what we are being asked to give this advent season. In little ways we can play an important part in shaping the lives of those we encounter in our families and within the world around… Continue reading Worth Revisiting:Never Underestimate the Gift of Ourselves
Growing up, I am blessed to say that I was given a beautiful gift of understanding anticipation. My mom seemed to truly come into herself during advent season. Each day had purpose and though we had little, what we had seemed ample and even brimming desiring to be shared. Handcrafted ornaments and embroidery projects, while… Continue reading With Awe and Anticipation
You are invited to join me this week for An Engaging Faith on Breadbox Media daily at 4pm EST. Enter To Win a Copy of Spiritually Able by David and Mercedes Rizzo (Loyola Press), River of Grace by Susan Bailey (Ave Maria Press) or God With Us by Greg Wolfe (Paraclete Press), Drawing runs 11/20-12/ 4 Click to enter.. David and Mercedes Rizzo of Spiritually Able ,… Continue reading An Engaging Faith: 11/30-12/4
While not an old post, this week I have been giving a lot of thought to the gift of spiritual sisterhood. When I consider all that I am thankful for I cannot help but include all of those women in my life that continually uplift, guide, pray for and challenge me each day. They inspire… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Spiritual Sisterhood
Winner: Sara Babbs In Wake Up!, a soon to be released Vatican approved pop-rock Latin infused compilation, we encounter Pope Francis’ words in a new but charismatic way. With songs produced and directed by Father Giulio Neroni, we are beckoned to listen attentively to Francis’ homilies and prayers spoken in Italian, English, Spanish and Portuguese.… Continue reading Pope Francis: “Wake Up!” Album Review
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