Editor’s note: I regret that due to a scheduling error, Carol’s submission did not run during Advent. I hope you will still find it inspiring in these days after Christmas, when we continue to await Christ’s second coming. LMH We wait, we trust, we believe…those words were the prelude to …

We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 25 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today is Open Room to Make Room for the Christ Child. Read the readings at Domestic Vocation. Find directions for making your own ornaments, the history of the Jesse …

We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 24 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today is Jesus is the Light of the World. Read the readings at Domestic Vocation. Find directions for making your own ornaments, the history of the Jesse Tree, and …

For the past ten days, I’ve been walking around with a stopped up left ear. Like a sink in need of Roto-Rooter, it gargles, whistles, thumps, hums, but never clears. When I mentioned this to my daughter Michelle, she wisely pointed out, “Sounds like an Advent thing to me, Mom.” So I …

We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 23 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today is Jesus is Emmanuel. Read the readings at Domestic Vocation. Find directions for making your own ornaments, the history of the Jesse Tree, and much more at The …

The Beatitudes rank high on the list of all-time favorite Bible passages.  But what is “beatitude,” anyway?   In the bible, a “blessed” person is someone who has received gifts of the greatest value, gifts that lead to true fulfillment and lasting happiness. If I were to ask you to …

As I sit and do a little mental stretching, I contemplate this Advent and season of gift giving.  What makes a gift truly sincere, truly meaningful and truly in the spirit that is Christmas? How easy is it to pick one of hundreds, thousands of random choices our commercials show …

We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 22 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today is Jesus is King of the Gentiles. Read the readings at Domestic Vocation. Find directions for making your own ornaments, the history of the Jesse Tree, and much …

The focus of the fourth week of Advent is love.  As we light all four candles on the Advent wreath for a couple of days, our thoughts and prayers should be focused on readying ourselves for  God’s gift of perfect love; His Son.  Love is, after all the only reason …

Editor’s Note: We apologize for missing posting a few days. Our editorial team (Sarah Reinhard, in this case) got a bit “confused” about “dates” and “how close Christmas really was” and may or may not have induced panic in herself. (Maybe you didn’t even notice because of your own holiday …

Tags: Advent, Jesse Tree We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 17 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today is Jesus is Wisdom. Read the readings at Domestic Vocation. Find directions for making your own ornaments, the history of the Jesse Tree, and …

The Christian faith teaches us that God is nearest in those moments when we cannot find the words or process the feelings or even lift our heads in our grief.

Advent is one of the most beautiful seasons in our Liturgical year… Trying to find the necessary silence required to immerse our hearts into prayer at this time of year can be extra challenging.

We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 16 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today is John the Baptist. Read the readings at Domestic Vocation. Find directions for making your own ornaments, the history of the Jesse Tree, and much more at The …

As we begin our third week of Advent the Holy Family comes foremost in my thoughts.  Specifically, this Advent Season, my thoughts bring me to Mary.  Mary has provided us with the perfect example of a good mother.  Mary had the wisdom of an elder and tenderly cared for Jesus …

We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 15 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today is Mary. Read the readings at Domestic Vocation. Find directions for making your own ornaments, the history of the Jesse Tree, and much more at The Jesse Tree …

On the third Sunday of Advent, the penitential purple of the season changes to rose and we celebrate “Gaudete” or “Rejoice!” Sunday.  “Shout for joy, daughter of Sion” says Zephaniah.  “Draw water joyfully from the font of salvation,” says Isaiah.  “Rejoice in the Lord always,” says St. Paul.  “Do penance …

I have a confession to make. How very Catholic of me! LOL But what I am about to say may shock you.  Then again, for those who know me, maybe it won’t. I’m not crafty. There, I’ve said it. Oh, the desire is there. I’ve got the sequins, the special …

One of my favorite shows is “Mayday,” a documentary which recounts stories of plane crashes and near crashes.  My favorite episodes are the ones where everyone (or most) survives. Survival usually depends on the skill and precision of the pilots and flight engineers.  I find it fascinating just what can …

We continue our journey through salvation history with our Jesse Tree. Today is Day 14 of our Jesse Tree. Our theme today is Joseph. Read the readings at Domestic Vocation. Find directions for making your own ornaments, the history of the Jesse Tree, and much more at The Jesse Tree …