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Simple. Humble. Open.
Blessings to you all on this 4th Sunday of Advent! May the hustle & bustle of your final preparations be held in the reins of a peaceful, recollected soul. Be comforted, be comforted, O my people: thy Savior shall come… Continue reading
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Plea to Generous Hearts
An intentional prayer, a warm thought, a well wish, an encouraging word, a kind gesture or a generous dollar… can make a world of difference for a suffering family. If we are not here to uplift and support each other… Continue reading
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Gaudete!
A wonderful and warm Rose Sunday to you all! The Propers of today’s Mass burst forth in a joyous hope, foretelling the imminent arrival of the long-foretold Mesiah. “Loving Mother of the Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea.… Continue reading
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Mystery of Love
The 2nd Sunday of Advent is upon us. Blessings to you all as we continue in our resolute endeavors of preparation. If you would hear God just listen quietly to the silences that surround that cave in Bethlehem’s chalk hills… Continue reading
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Each Chose a Boot to Line by the Wall;
To wait for St. Nick; his blessings, treats & all. For long, long ago the good bishop endeavored To aid every soul, his zeal was unwavered. He thought nought of himself; he gave God his all. Charity and compassion for… Continue reading
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Veni, Veni Emmanuel
A happy & blessed 1st Sunday of Advent to you, dear reader! “Brethren, knowing that it is now the hour for us to rise from sleep. For now our salvation is nearer than when we believed. The night is passed… Continue reading
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The Box
It’s nearly that time of year. The wonderful time. Thanksgiving will soon be upon us and three days around that corner it will come out of hiding. The box. While it is itself beautiful to behold, it’s really the contents… Continue reading
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Did Someone say “Soup Season”?
Crisp air with nipping winds. Scent of fallen leaves and cold dirt. Chilled bones. Overcast skies speak of foreboding rain…. or could it be snow? You make your way to the door and give a lively knock. A hearty aroma… Continue reading
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It happens to be ….
…. that a vibrantly compelling, beautiful quality of beauty is that it begs to be shared. It simply can’t help itself. Indifferent or miserly grasps will not suffice in the least. So, here I am today. Passing along a bit… Continue reading
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Ode to Autumn
Misty veil dancing upwards, revealing azure blues. Chilled dawns wrapped in flannelled plaids; Skies and earth embrace in cloak of royal hues. Lingering cups of coffee, sweet spices sprinkled into dishes. Kissed by soft nostalgia, life is warmed and conversations… Continue reading
The Charming Ordinary 