Monday of the Second Week of Advent All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness    to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 25:9 The glow of the streetlight illumines the snow-crusted branches highlighting the… Continue reading

Saturday of the First Week of Advent For you will give him everlasting felicity    and will make him glad with the joy of your presence.  Psalm 21:6 The moment I see the school bus ahead of me, I know… Continue reading

The Feast of Saint NicholasFriday of the First Week of Advent You will show me the path of life    in your presence there is fullness of joy,    and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.  Psalm 16:11… Continue reading

Thursday of the First Week of Advent You, O Lord, are my lamp;    my God, you make my darkness bright.  Psalm 18:29 It is full night outside as I being to wash the dinner dishes. I pour a small… Continue reading

Wednesday in the First Week of Advent Oh, that my ways were made so direct    that I might keep your statutes! Psalm 119:5 I merge into the heavy traffic on the interstate and am pleased that it is moving… Continue reading

Tuesday of the First Week of Advent In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; early in the morning I make my appeal and watch for you. Psalm 5:3 It is dark when I awake, but not as cold as… Continue reading

Monday of the First Week of Advent But you, O Lord, are a shield about me;   you are my glory, the one who lifts up my head.  Psalm 3:3 “Mom, did you see that sign?” my daughter pipes up as… Continue reading

The vibrant burnt-orange leaf captures my attention and holds it. I stop in my path, contemplating whether I will pick it up. Around it, other leaves scatter their crimson, auburn, and gold on the pavement. Which one is the most… Continue reading

Young children have a spiritual self, just as they have physical and emotional selves. They are already known and loved by God, and research tells us that they in turn have an awareness of God. Children are not empty vessels… Continue reading

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