You have by now probably read many great commentaries and reflections on today’s Gospel. I want to share one by Kathy Coffey, which I came across several years ago. It’s a bit long for a blog post, so I hope you will bear with me. In the story of the man born blind (John 9:1-41), … More The Mother of the Man Blind from Birth
Advent is a time of straightening our paths so that we may walk in the light. As with many of you, journeys and paths, and signs and wonders have been recurring themes on my spiritual journey. I often pray for guidance along my path, but I don’t always pay attention to the signs that God … More Advent: A Time to Walk in the Light
On the First Sunday of Advent, we begin a new liturgical (church) year. For the next four weeks, we will be anticipating the blessings of Christmas and preparing our homes and hearts for the upcoming liturgical season of Christmastide. One of the Scripture readings on Sunday was taken from the prophet Isaiah: They shall beat … More Advent – A Season of Beginnings
Although the season of Advent begins only tomorrow, I am already well into the season: I am listening to my favorite album, Adviento by Jaime Cortez. The last selection of the album is especially appropriate to the Advent theme of LIGHT: “Luz del Mundo”. The composer sings it in both Spanish and English. I have … More Light in Our Darkness
Today, 12 days after Christmas, is the traditional date to celebrate Epiphany. In recent years, however, the celebration moved to the Sunday following the feast of Mary, the Mother of God on January 1st. Epiphany is the feast of the manifestation of Christ to the world, in particular to the Gentiles. The feast of Epiphany … More Lessons from the Magi
On Thursday, we concluded our four-week program on Advent: Wondering in Stillness, Walking in the Light, Waiting with Joy, and Working for Justice and Peace. As with the previous weeks, this is not so much a reflection as an outline of our final session. Opening Prayer Open with “We Are the Light of the World” … More Working for Justice and Peace – Fourth Week of Advent
I am taking the titles for each of the four weeks of Advent from four reflections that I posted to this blog two years ago: Wondering in Stillness, Walking in the Light, Waiting with Joy, and Working for Justice. I would like to invite you to participate in an Advent retreat/workshop that I am leading … More Walking in the Light — Second Week of Advent
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
Photography and Writing as Spiritual Practices
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