The smell of pine trees. Everyday while walking my dog, I can walk through the Christmas tree lot by my house and soak in the terpines (used for making frankinscence and myrrh). Waking up early to sit by the Christmas tree lights with my coffee to pray or journal or simply enjoy the silence. Visiting… Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things in December
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The Gift of Mary’s Mantle
Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. If you do not know much about her apparition to Juan Diego in Mexico or the miraculous image that she left on his cloak, then you can learn more here. But what I wanted to talk about today is the gift that Mary promises us.… Continue reading The Gift of Mary’s Mantle
The Angel at the Crossroads
Thump, thump. The old tires on my Honda bounced as I crossed the railroad tracks and then braked at the stop sign. I squinted to peer over my left shoulder and up the dark hill. A dim street light did little to illuminate the unfamiliar intersection. I would have to make a sharp left up… Continue reading The Angel at the Crossroads
The Greatest Need In Our World Today
As I look around at the people who are frustrated in my life and in the world, I see one thing in common for all of them. The wounded voice. People feel like no matter how they express themselves, they are not understood, not appreciated, or in many times just plain ignored. Some have stopped… Continue reading The Greatest Need In Our World Today
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