I am unabashedly a woman of faith and it informs most of my writing.
Why do we fast? Fasting has acquired a bad rep. We think only of going hungry for a day. That is easy. Try fasting from gossip, TikTok, Facebook, Snap Chat, swearing, losing your temper for just one day, let alone 40 days. Then use the gained time for something positive. Not so easy, though you […]
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Moses places a choice before the Israelites—life or death. He begs them to choose life. That seems obvious because who ever chooses death? Daily we make hundreds of choices. Do they result in good or not? Can I take the bus instead of my car? Shouldn’t I use a reusable tote instead of plastic? Did
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Today we begin the journey to Easter. Please join me daily for quick reflections. Let’s make this journey together. The prophet Joel says ‘Rend your hearts, not your garments. ‘If I get a tear, rip a seam, or pop a button on a favorite garment, I take the needed time to make a repair. I
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In my keeping is a special Nativity Scene. The Creche along with shepherds, sheep, Magi, an Angel, the Holy Family, Donkey, Ox, and Ass were given to my mom by her grandmother on her 16th birthday. That would have been 1944. Mom shared a special relationship with her grandmother, a woman I was privileged to know
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Dec 25— A tiny helpless baby Our God in human form Eternal King and Savoir In poverty was born. Celebrate that wondrous story, His death and resurrection for our sin. We wait in joyful hope, For him to come again
Mary Dec 24— Gabriel stood before her In the quiet of her room Announcing God’s favor and His son to occupy her womb. She asked how this could happen. “Trust The Holy Spirit to bless.” With willingness born of deep faith She smiled and answered, Yes.
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Joseph Dec 23— The news was devastating Unfaithful his bride was shown. For she was carrying a child He knew not to be his own. In a dream the angel told him Take her into your home. Trusting in God, he did so, And raised God’s only son.
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John the Baptist Dec 22— A voice in the desert crying Like Elijah in days long gone. Make ready for the Lord. Be forgiven of your wrongs. He baptized in Jordan’s water, proclaiming the day is neigh, The sandals of who is coming, He’s not fit to even untie.
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Zachariah Dec 21— Elizabeth’s aged husband Burning incense in the Temple Had an angelic vision A message seemingly simple Yet Gabriel’s word he doubted Incurring the Angel’s wrath So silenced was his tongue Till the promise came to pass.
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Elizabeth Dec 20 Who am I that the mother Of my Lord should come to me? She said to the virgin Mary Who shared her ecstasy Another tale of blessing Given in old-age A child for special mission To set the savior’s stage
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