It’s hard to believe that a new year has begun! Time can seem to fly and stand still all at the same time. We all end and begin a new year together, sometimes at parties, but always at midnight wherever we happen to be. Some years the passing of time is very quiet and others… Continue reading Happy New Year! What’s your word?
It’s the 5th day of Christmas. Are you celebrating?
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me five golden rings. I don’t know what I would do with five rings. That would only be enough for one hand, it sure would be shiny though. Seriously though, the feast of Christmas lasts for 12 days. It’s the 12 days after December… Continue reading It’s the 5th day of Christmas. Are you celebrating?
Have you prepared the way?
I know, I know….Christmas is in a few days. Who is prepared? There is baking, cooking, cleaning, wrapping, shopping, traveling….all things to do. Those all sound like I’m preparing, and I am. I’m preparing for Christmas with my family and I travel to them so I am getting my house in order to leave it… Continue reading Have you prepared the way?
It’s almost Christmas. Are you joy-full?
It’s the third week of Advent…how did that happen? Well, time marches on even if we aren’t aware! This week is all about joy. That word seems to be everywhere this time of year, but are you filled with joy or filled with busy? It’s really hard to pause in this season, there are many… Continue reading It’s almost Christmas. Are you joy-full?
It’s the season of giving. Are you good at receiving?
Here is my struggle. I love to give gifts. It’s my primary love language. I pay attention to what people like and love to surprise them. I enjoy making sweets/baking and sharing them. Just yesterday my colleague said that lunch is her favorite time of day because she sees me. Do you think it’s maybe… Continue reading It’s the season of giving. Are you good at receiving?
Have you seen a miracle today?
Have you ever thought that miracles are all around us, you just have to be open to seeing them? I can tell you with certainty, I was in the visicinity of many miracles this past weekend. Each year, I make an Advent retreat and at the end we share our blessings from the weekend and… Continue reading Have you seen a miracle today?
What are you seeking in this season of wonder?
Advent is such an interesting time of year. It’s getting darker earlier, I want to snuggle under a nice blanket with a cup of tea and a good book. It’s also a great time for some introspection. Maybe the darkness brings it out in me. When it’s dark this time of year, do you notice… Continue reading What are you seeking in this season of wonder?
It’s Advent. Are you ready?
Where did the year go? Happy New Year by the way- new liturgical year that is. That was one of my takeaways from working in a Catholic school- I was reminded of all sorts of things I forgot! The new year begins with Advent- a period of waiting. We are waiting expectantly for the coming… Continue reading It’s Advent. Are you ready?
What are you grateful for today?
It’s Thanksgiving. We pause, gather with family and friends and give thanks for all that we have. In truth, we should be thankful everyday for all of the blessings in our lives, but that can be a challenge when life seems to be only throwing you curveballs. Last year, I made a list and said… Continue reading What are you grateful for today?
Do you rejoice in the house of the Lord?
On a recent trip, I found myself not only exploring a new city, but also with an opportunity to experience mass in a different way. I like most are quite comfortable with the ‘regular’ service that I attend each week. I am probably too comfortable in my weekly routine that I forget the purpose, my… Continue reading Do you rejoice in the house of the Lord?