Advent begins on December 3, but the season started much earlier for me this year. The reasons: 1) our family is awaiting the arrival of a baby girl just before Christmas; 2) I have been preparing a 4-session program on Advent for my church community; and, 3) I have already watched too many Hallmark Christmas … More Wondering in Stillness — First Week of Advent
At the last meeting of our book club at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, we selected the books that we plan to read in Spring 2018. We meet monthly on the 2nd Wednesday for a brown-bag lunch followed by what is always a lively discussion. We are usually about 15 to 20 women, more … More Book Club Selections for Spring 2018
Yesterday, the Gospel reading was the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13). That story always made me fearful and still does make me uneasy. You may recall the story. Ten virgins – five wise and five foolish – were waiting to greet the bridegroom. We’re not told why but the bridegroom is delayed, in … More Seeking Wisdom
God is shown forth whenever people are searching for love and light and truth. (Richard Rohr, OFM)
