We are called to find Christ in them, to lend our voice to their causes, but also to be their friends, to listen to them, to speak for them and to embrace the mysterious wisdom which God wishes to share with us through them. — from Pope Francis and our Call to Joy It’s a balmy… Continue reading Grace and Circumstance
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Worth Revisiting: Embracing Advent
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
Worth Revisiting: With Open Mind, Eyes and Heart
It’s Worth Revisiting Wednesday! A place where you can come and bring a past & treasured post to share, and link-up with fellow bloggers! Co-Hosted with Allison Gingras at Reconciled To You. Though written originally for Advent, the call to reexamine our focus as we seek to live out our discipleship is our continuous invitation… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: With Open Mind, Eyes and Heart
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 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