For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 Throughout the accounts of the nativity story we encounter God working the extraordinary amidst the ordinary. Today, I find myself accompanying the shepherds in their journey this advent, beside the… Continue reading Do Not Fear:The Shepherds’ Journey
'Being Christian is a gift that makes us go forward with the power of the Spirit in the proclamation of Jesus Christ." And "baptism is enough, it is sufficient to evangelize," to preach Christ even amidst persecution or when one lives in insecurity.' Pope Francis, Vatican City Apr 17, 2013 As a Catholic, few can say… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Go Light the World!
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
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
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
Linking up with Laura at Day by Day In Our World for 40 Days of Seeking Him! This Advent season, I find myself disenchanted with the stores, and the constant promotion of items to be bought in order to win smiles and love. Some years are like that we say to ourselves, and yet I know… Continue reading Embracing Advent with Open Mind, Heart and Eyes
Linking up with Laura at Day by Day In Our World for 40 Days of Seeking Him! This morning I awoke to a beautiful gift- an extra hour of sleep, kids fed and showered, our pup taken care of as well, and my middle son making his lunch for school. As Peter stood there constructing… Continue reading Never Underestimate the Gift of Ourselves
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