Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
When peaceful silence lay over all, and the night had run half of her swift course, your all-powerful word, O Lord, leaped down from heaven, from the royal throne. – Prayer on Second Sunday after Christmas, Roman Rite
We are all meant to be mothers of God. What good is it to me if this eternal birth of the divine Son takes place unceasingly, but does not take place within myself? And, what good is it to me if Mary is full… Continue Reading “May Our Lives Bring forth Christ in our World”
It gets so busy this time of year. Hectic might be a better word! And this busyness comes at a time when we would like to step back and relish the season. We might even entertain some “romantic” notions that . . . if… Continue Reading “Handling the Christmas Rush”
I have enjoyed the writings of Edward Hays for many years. For today’s Advent reflection I have chosen a quote of his from A Pilgrim’s Almanac. Take time to be aware that in the very midst of or busy preparations for the celebration of… Continue Reading “As Christmas Approaches, Let Us Be Attentive and Aware”
The Advent Gospel Reading on December 17th is always Matthew 1:1-17 – the Genealogy of Jesus. And what a motley crew! Murders, thieves, liars, harlots . . . Looks a little like us, I’d say. And these are the people – and we are… Continue Reading “God Didn’t Chose Just “Good” People; God Chose You and Me”
While the stores are all decked out in their Christmas attire, our churches are holding out and putting out blue or purple and an Advent wreath. And just what is Advent? I like how Richard Rohr, OFM, puts it in his book, Preparing for… Continue Reading “The Season of Advent Begins”
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
Each minute of life should be a divine quest. – Paramahansa Yogananda
According to Brother David Steindl-Rast, We are never more than one grateful thought away from peace of heart.
You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful”