A Bearing of Gentleness
Why are we uncomfortable with vulnerability and gentleness when God’s encounter with us often happens in those moments of meekness and softness?
A 21st Century Incarnation
Jesus entered this world in poverty. Imagine the mercy of God breaking into the grittiness of 21st century poverty.
Discerning Advent – Nativity
God’s incarnation makes sacred our very decisions and even the process of discernment. Every decision we make becomes an incarnation, a little Christmas through which God enters the world.
Discerning Advent – Preparation
People had to discern John the Baptist’s message. Was he the messiah? What were the signs they saw? Discernment includes many signs, consolation and desolation, and movements from the spirits that prepare the way to a choice.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: An Advent Reflection
The hope of Emmanuel appears in the stories of our lives.
Discerning Advent – Annunciation
God illumines a light into the world through the Annunication. Mary’s yes comes in a place of freedom, hope, and not clinging. Ignatius gives us several exercises for making decisions with this kind of freedom.
Discerning Advent – Darkness
Incarnation occurs all the time, even in our decisions. We are in a whirl of confusion and feel like we’re in darkness. Advent is a time of sitting with those raw feelings and emotions because discernment begins with observation.
8 Reasons Why I Want to Be More Like My Dog This Holiday Season
Dogs don’t judge you; they listen, be with you, and love without condition. We can learn a lot from them as we spend time with family this holiday season.
The Hope of Advent
In the midst of a broken world, we can find hope in the season of Advent.
