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The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday from the Latin word meaning to rejoice.The rose colored candle is lit on the advent wreath and stands out from the violet candles. It is a time to rejoice, the Lord is soon coming. In the scripture readings this past weekend, I hear in the letter…
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This past Friday, I attended a Women’s Advent Retreat at my Parish. It began with a beautiful candlelight Mass. The Church was glowing with twinkling lights and a peace entered my soul. I was drawn closer to the Lord by the beautiful music, the scripture readings, and receiving Holy Communion. As I sat with my…
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“Let there be light” and there was light. God saw how good the light was. God then separated the light from the darkness. Genesis 1:3-5 The Lord has been bringing light to me in the darkness. It is an awareness that God is always there, always listening, and always working in my life. He calls…
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The Lord has filled me with a sense of encouragement. He speaks words that are sweet as honey, and they soothe my soul like a sweet balm. The more I spend time with the Lord, the clearer His voice becomes. The Lord is in the ordinary parts of my life, breathing in His extraordinary love…
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Blessed are all who fear the Lord and who walk in his ways. What your hands provide you will enjoy; you will be blessed and prosper: Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your home, Your children like young olive plants around your table. Just so will the man be blessed who fears…
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It is love alone that gives worth to things. St. Teresa of Avila Before the dawn, I awaken and sit in the silence. It is time spent at the feet of Jesus; I listen and He speaks to me. He says, “The way is simple, it is paved with love.” In the silence, there is…
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When I look at the world with awe and wonder, I begin to see things anew. The world is full of beauty, and in the midst of that beauty, there is great love to be found. This is the place where I am drawn. I have found this gazing into my husband’s eyes, a love…
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I have encountered the Lord. He has called me to follow Him to a quiet place where I can spend time with Him. To be still and to receive. The Lord has called me to prayer and silence, to sit at His feet and listen to Him.The Lord has revealed to me that He is…
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Fears and Tears 