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May We Bring Justice to the Earth this Advent
Today’s Advent quote is from the Gospel Acclamation, which is taken from Isaiah 45:8. Alleluia, Alleluia. Let the clouds rain down the Just One, and the earth bring forth a Savior. Alleluia, Alleluia.
The Trees of the Forest Rejoice!
Today’s Advent Reading is the Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96. The Lord our God comes with power. Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all you lands. Sing to the Lord; bless God’s name; announce God’s salvation, day after… Continue Reading “The Trees of the Forest Rejoice!”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons
Let Us Catch the Changing Seasons It is a spectacular thing when cacti blossom! The flowers have a way of overshadowing the cactus, and in the stark landscape of the desert, we can be overcome by their beauty. It is wonderful to catch the… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons”
The Lord Is My Light
Today’s Advent reading is from the Psalms. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear? – Psalm 27:1
What Do We See? What Do We Hear?
In today’s passage from Luke 10: 21-24, we read: Many . . . desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it. (Luke 10:24) What do I choose not to see?… Continue Reading “What Do We See? What Do We Hear?”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflection
What an auspicious theme as we begin the Season of Advent: Reflection! And what better place to reflect than in the desert? The photo above was taken while I was driving with another sister from Minnesota to California. It is from the part of… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflection”
The Beautiful San Francisco Bay
Today is the last day of the Church Year, since tomorrow is the First Sunday of Advent. Our Psalm today is Psalm 95, and we read: For the Lord is a great God, and a great ruler above all gods; In God’s hands are… Continue Reading “The Beautiful San Francisco Bay”
The Last Thankful Post from November
Gratitude is welcome in every season, but as we see out the month of November, here is one more “grateful” quote. Gratitude is heaven itself. – William Blake
Whose Are We?
Today we hear from Psalm 100. Know that the Lord is God; God made us, we belong to God; God’s people and tended flock.
All Creation Rejoices!
Today’s Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 96. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea and what fills it resound; let the plains be joyful and all that is in them! Then shall all the trees of the forest exult.
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