Peace on Earth?Do we really have peace on Earth? I tend to look on the bright side of things, but the pessimist in me says no, peace is nowhere to be found. After experiencing the difficulties of 2020, I’d say that we’re far from peace on Earth. Our world seems to be in a stateContinue reading “Christ’s Peace with Us: 4th Sunday of Advent 2020”
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Hidden with God in Isolation
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? Psalm 139:7 Entering IsolationThis Thanksgiving, Nathan and I traveled home to Pennsylvania to visit our families. We were so blessed to spend so much time with his family and mine after being away from home for months. Of course, because we’reContinue reading “Hidden with God in Isolation”
Joy in the Lord: 3rd Sunday of Advent 2020
I rejoice heartily in the Lord; in my God is the joy of my soul. Isaiah 61:10 Our Search for JoyAs humans, we long for joy. Because we’re human, we’re not always sure how to seek joy, where we can find it, and if the source of our joy is good. Often, we find andContinue reading “Joy in the Lord: 3rd Sunday of Advent 2020”
Deepening our Faith: 2nd Sunday of Advent 2020
A voice proclaims: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Isaiah 40:3 Cleaning Up Our FaithWe often hear that Advent is a time to deepen our faith. Like we clean up our house and make it lovely for a guest, we do theContinue reading “Deepening our Faith: 2nd Sunday of Advent 2020”
Giving God Our Daily Fiat
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 Our Will or His Will?How often do you dream about the day when God reveals His plan for your life? I used to daydream of having some great epiphany. I dreamed up an elaborate scenarioContinue reading “Giving God Our Daily Fiat”
Waiting in Hope: 1st Sunday of Advent 2020
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul. Hebrews 6:19 What is Hope?Recently, I’ve been pondering what it means to hope. I understand that faith and hope are completely different, but they seem so similar at a glance. After researching it in the Catechism and reading a few articles, I learned that whileContinue reading “Waiting in Hope: 1st Sunday of Advent 2020”
How to Pray with Expectant Faith
Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours. Mark 11:24 The Phrase that Changed my Prayer LifeIn November, Sr. Mary Gianna of the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ spoke at the Newman Center at SRU. With the other leaders andContinue reading “How to Pray with Expectant Faith”
4th Sunday of Advent
Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:7 I’m excited that Christmas is almost here, but for the first time ever, I’m sad that Advent is almost over. For me, this has been the most fruitful Advent so far. With the St. Andrew Christmas Novena and theContinue reading “4th Sunday of Advent”
Trusting His Mercy
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 The Word I Needed to HearTrust… what a beautiful word. I didn’t think to associate it with Confession until I went to Confession recently. Fr. Adam kept repeating this little word, encouraging me to trust that I canContinue reading “Trusting His Mercy”
3rd Sunday of Advent
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. James 5:7 On Gaudete Sunday, we take a break from purple and put on rose. We light the third candle in our Advent wreath with joy, knowing that Advent is halfway over. Christmas will be here before we know it! The third candle represents joy,Continue reading “3rd Sunday of Advent”
Radiant with Joy 