Today’s the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
Find the Mass Readings here: 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 16, 2018
Continue reading “Gaudete Sunday: Hang In There, Friends”Today’s the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
Find the Mass Readings here: 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 16, 2018
Continue reading “Gaudete Sunday: Hang In There, Friends”Today’s the Third Sunday of Advent.
Find the Mass Readings here: Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2017 Continue reading “#MyMassTakeaway: Imperfect Rejoicing on Gaudete Sunday”
Today’s the Second Sunday of Advent.
Find the Mass Readings here: Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2017 Continue reading “#MyMassTakeaway: The Sins I See in Others”
Today’s the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Find the Mass Readings here: Immaculate Conception: December 8, 2017 Continue reading “#MyMassTakeaway: Beginnings – the Immaculate Conception”
Today’s the 1st Sunday of Advent
Find the Mass Readings here: 1st Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2017 Continue reading “#MyMassTakeaway: Watch – 1st Sunday of Advent”
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Hi friends!
I’ve had a lot of questions rolling in about my Mosaic Jesse Tree. Some of the most popular are:
Continue reading “How to Upgrade and Preserve Your Mosaic Jesse Tree”
How to have a prayerful Advent.
I love the anticipation of Advent. The joy and excitement. What I don’t love is the commercialization that threatens to distract me.
The gifting and spending make me cringe. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not against giving and receiving gifts. I don’t hate the idea of generosity. I just get stressed out from the pressure of mandatory giving.
So, while it’s a tempting proposition for my wallet, you won’t find me writing a gift guide. I won’t tell you what to buy for your mother, father, aunt, spouse, or children. Because 1) I have no idea what my own loved ones want, let alone yours and 2) that would bring me more stress than joy.
But instead of a gift guide, how about a prayer guide? Continue reading “A Prayer Guide for Advent”
Creating the Mosaic Jesse Tree.
I used to be an artist.
Praise and thanks to God who gave me the passion. And the talent to go along with it. Continue reading “Creating the Mosaic Jesse Tree”
Four pregnancy-inspired lessons to help us observe Advent like Mary did. (Plus fun bonus tips)
We hear it over and over. “Advent is a time of preparation, like waiting for a baby’s birth.” Guess what. It’s not a metaphor! Or a simile, or whatever. Advent is not like waiting for a baby’s birth.
Advent IS waiting for baby Jesus’ birth.
Today, my Jesus, all those years ago, Your mother Mary waited for Your birth. She prepared for Your coming.
What are some things Mary did during her Advent, and how can I learn from them? Continue reading “Celebrate Advent like Mary: A Baby is on the Way”
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I could barely see his wide eyes through the gap between his hat and scarf. They had a look that pleaded, “Please, can we get back in the car?” My three year old was bundled with so many layers he could hardly move.
No, he couldn’t move at all. Because even with all those layers, he was frozen in place.
I scooped him up and trotted to catch up with my husband. He carried the one year old who had snot covering her from her nose down to the collar of her jacket.
“How do you like this–” Continue reading “How to Dress Up for Christmas: A Spiritual Guide”