Whew!  Christmas is over for another year!  Or is it?  Here at my house, it is still Christmas.  We typically wait until after the Epiphany, when the Wise Men prostrated themselves before baby Jesus, to take down the Christmas decorations … Keep reading

Oh, how my mind imagines such a joyful Advent, such a time of waiting, anticipating and hearing the carols to bring my mind into the Christmas Season. I can picture leisurely afternoons of decorating Christmas cookies and enjoying every minute … Keep reading

It’s been a rich Advent for me; an Advent that will end very soon now as we make way for the illuminating Christ. One of the deepest revelations I’ve had these past weeks is how much I’ve taken this Christ … Keep reading

I sat at the giant wooden table that my dad had made to fit in my parents’ spacious kitchen area.  My mom had decorated the house beautifully for Christmas—large ornaments, holly, and hurricane candles.adorned the oversized table.  The babies were … Keep reading

To live the meaning of “prepare.” The meaning of “wait.” A tradition as simple as the lighting of the stately lavender tapers, ring of purples and pink, each boy eagerly anticipating leading the nightly prayer. Or reciting the scripture verse. … Keep reading

In a far distant time, In a story so well known throughout the lands, We hear once again about an angel Who visits a young girl to announce God’s plans. We hear about the angel’s proclamation, “Behold…”  and her response, “Behold…” … Keep reading

“I can’t take waiting any more!” My nine-year-old son emphatically announced. “I want to open my presents.” “But that is what Advent is for. It is a time of waiting,” I responded, attempting to reinforce a bit of religious instruction … Keep reading

Another beautiful Advent reflection from the University of Notre Dame. Enjoy! Dean Carolyn Woo of the Mendoza College of Business shares this Advent reflection with the Notre Dame family. Drawing on her experience as a parent, she emphasizes the opportunity … Keep reading

When I look back and remember the Advent and Christmas seasons of 2011, the soundtrack playing in my memory will be the lovely, compelling tunes from the brand new CD His Love Remains from Collin Raye. Unlike many of you, … Keep reading

As we rush headlong through the season of Advent, I find myself driving here and there, crossing items off my never ending “to do” list and preparing for birthday parties; among other responsibilities. My determination to achieve all things is … Keep reading