by Catherine | Dec 14, 2021 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Featured
Long ago, the story goes, Magi gazed into the skies and were convinced of what they read there: a new king had been born to the Jews. So, they went on pilgrimage to find and worship him. They traveled first to the holy royal city of Jerusalem, of course. Powerful...
by Catherine | Nov 15, 2017 | Advent, Blog, Books, Faith, Featured, Giveaway, Seasons
My friend Elizabeth and I have been texting back and forth. We both love Advent, and we’re always looking for new-old ways to celebrate with our families. What have you written on Advent? we ask each other. What books have you found? We go back and forth, trying...
by Catherine | Dec 6, 2016 | Advent, Blog, Faith, family, Featured, My Life, Reflections, Thoughts
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. (Proverbs 13:12) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) With the dark...
by Catherine | Dec 24, 2013 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts
I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 From the very first moment, the message of Christmas has been...
by Catherine | Dec 20, 2013 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:1, 14 The true light that gives light to...
by Catherine | Dec 15, 2012 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Thoughts, Uncategorized
I’ve been mulling over the old song “I heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” For some time I’ve thought that the most poignant words were “For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good will towards men.” Poignant because it is so...
