ALONG THE WAY
We may not know where we are being led, but we know we are not alone.
FEAR NOT
When we walk in genuine love, we create more "monasteries" in this world. We create living sacred spaces in our relationships.
LEARNING TO REST
I don’t know how, but learning to couple my eyes and heart with Jesus’ gives rest.
WAITING FOR GOD
Our Lady of Guadalupe is an image of the kind of joyful anticipation we do in Advent. The child we await is like the kingdom of God – already, and not yet.
EFFORTLESS MEMORIES
God takes my little life with its moments and days and pieces, brings them to the altar, and makes them whole again.
OPEN TO GRACE
I'm making an earnest effort to wait and listen to what God has to reveal when we look back at the situation together.
WAITING IN STILLNESS
Lord Jesus, help me to wait with patience in stillness and see the sacrament of the present moment.
HEALING THROUGH PRAYER
Instead of focusing on the pain, I’ve developed a habit to pray daily, to have conversations with Him. It gives me peace knowing God is there.
AN ADVENT PILGRIM PRAYER
Awaken in me, a willingness to pause and breathe, to pause and be, to pause and receive.
INTO PEACE
“The tender mercy of our God … will visit us … to guide our feet into the way of peace." – Lk 1: 78-79
For many of us, Christmas Eve is often full of many activities: last minute shopping, cooking, traveling, gift-wrapping, etc.
NO RETURNS
“Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand.” Lk. 21:28
God's love is gratuitous: love that cannot be earned, deserved, or ever fully reciprocated.
TRANSFORMATION
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord...” – Lk. 1:46
How has God's love transformed your life?
RICH ENCOUNTERS
“Arise, my beloved, my dove, my beautiful one, and come!” – Sg. 2:10
Would I, as John, leap for joy at being in the presence of Christ?
FEMININE GENIUS
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Lk. 1:38
During this Advent season, I feel drawn to Mary and her feminine genius.
FIERCE LOVING
“Do not be afraid, because your prayer has been heard… You will have joy and gladness.” Lk 1:13-14
What does it feel like when I imagine a God who loves me so much that He is willing to do anything to bring me greater life?
READY MY HEART
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. - Mt. 1:23-24
Will I rely on myself or am I going to take that risk in being led to be fully human? Will I trust the unfolding of God’s dreams for me?