Lessons That Need Repeating
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The Mission of Joseph
“Far from stepping aside from the mystery, Joseph – you are to guard the mystery.” One of our...
Read MoreDecember by Candlelight
Every day we look forward to the gift of another dawn as the sun begins to peek through the curtain of the night to bring the vibrancy of color back to us yet again. It is a ritual of sorts, isn’t it? When the first blush of the...
Read MoreThe Joy of living anno Domini
“What Isaiah could only long for has now become our reality.” Gaudete Sunday is my favorite Sunday. Growing up, I loved lighting the rose candle in our Advent wreath, and it was usually the weekend we would decorate...
Read MoreDon’t Waste Advent
“In this year, we need the message of Advent even more than ever.” As I written here before, Advent is my favorite liturgical season. There are many reasons for this, and part of it is probably the same reason that I...
Read MoreDecember by Candlelight
Every day we look forward to the gift of another dawn as the sun begins to peek through the curtain of the night to bring the vibrancy of color back to us yet again. It is a ritual of sorts, isn’t it? When the first blush of the...
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Advent: Letting Go of our Expectations
This year, Advent isn’t going as I had hoped, not even close. I had promised myself that we...
Read MoreDaily Quote from Blessed John Paul II
The future of the world and the Church belongs to the younger generation, to those who, born in this century [twentieth century], will reach maturity in the next … Christ expects great things from young people. – Pope John...
Read MoreThe Dilemma of the Would-be Job Seeker
Have you recently received a call from a recruiter about a new opportunity that got you thinking? Perhaps you’re feeling underappreciated by your boss. Are there few opportunities for professional growth at your company? Is...
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