What is adoration and why should I take the time to do it? Good question. We Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the true presence of Christ. When you go to “adoration”, you are truly in the presence of God. The purpose is to pause, pray, and be with God. In Catholic churches all around… Continue reading O come let us adore Him….
The Lord is my Shepard…
Psalm 23 speaks to me, what does it say to you?
Wise men still seek Him….
Epiphany is Jan 6th, the feast of the wise men. Should we be like these pilgrims? I say yes. Epiphany is the last day of Christmas. The feast celebrates the arrival of the three kings, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, to visit the baby Jesus. These men are some of the first pilgrims and it was… Continue reading Wise men still seek Him….
Where are you building your house?
When life is not going as planned, where is your foundation? Faith is an interesting topic. I can’t make you believe, I can only tell you what I know, have lived and experienced. It’s often in how you look at the situation, and is never really black or white. God exists and works in all… Continue reading Where are you building your house?
Out with the old, in with the new!
A new year is a good time to turn over a new leaf, make goals, start a new habit. What are you starting in 2024?
What’s your word? 2024 is coming.
Choosing a word of the year or a theme song can give you direction. For the last fiveish (?) years, I have chosen a word of the year and a theme song. The theme song came first, suggested to me by a friend. Then along came a long drive to visit family for Christmas. I… Continue reading What’s your word? 2024 is coming.
On the 2nd day of Christmas…
You have heard the song many times. Did you ever wonder what it’s all about? It’s December 26th. The gifts are unwrapped, the family is going home (maybe?) and you are about to put away the decorations. WAIT!!! Christmas is not over yet. It’s only the second day of Christmas, we have 10 more to… Continue reading On the 2nd day of Christmas…
Do you know what I know?
Do you know that God is real and present in your life? If you do, you know that nothing is impossible with God. It’s a story that we hear in the Catholic church several times a year. The angel Gabriel appears to Mary and tells her that she will conceive a child- not just any… Continue reading Do you know what I know?
In a season of giving, kindness is free
How do we stay kind in the hustle and bustle of December? Being kind this time of year can be challenging. Everyone is in a hurry and are not always enjoying running from place to place. As an added bonus, we all spend more time with our family in large gatherings. What could go wrong?… Continue reading In a season of giving, kindness is free
Discover or rediscover the wonder
Try something new or do something you haven’t in a while. You will be surprised how something small can energize you! What I love about Advent and Christmas time is that we can experience the same traditions and music. It’s like putting on our favorite pair of fuzzy slippers, so comfy, welcome, and predictable. We… Continue reading Discover or rediscover the wonder