Daily Meditation for December 25, 2023
Father Brennan Manning, OSF, tells a story about a few salesmen who ended their day having a few drinks together, and suddenly realizing they were late for the train. Rushing […]
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Daily Meditation for December 22, 2023
Reminiscing became a favorite part of the reunions an eighth-grade class had each year. Last year, Jason invited the class to his home the day after Christmas because he wondered […]
Daily Meditation for December 21, 2023
Have you ever thought, as you read in the Bible or hear a Scripture read aloud about Jesus curing people or raising them to life, that nothing like that ever […]
Daily Meditation for December 20, 2023
“Life is Advent; life is recognizing the coming of the Lord” (Henri Nouwen). This year, Advent is the shortest it can be. How can we prepare for the coming of […]
Daily Meditation for December 19, 2023
“Thank you” are two simple but sacred words which convey gratitude. One can express them vocally or through the written word. One can also express gratitude through an awareness of […]
Daily Meditation for December 18, 2023
In 2002, Mr. Rogers (of television fame) said in a commencement address at Dartmouth College: “The world hangs like a magnificent jewel in the vastness of space. Every one of […]
Daily Meditation for December 15, 2023
Robert Frost says, “In all the world, there’s nothing like the sound of falling snow. The sound that’s not a sound at all—but is quiet, soft, clear and comforts all […]
Daily Meditation for December 14, 2023
The story of how the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to tell her of God’s plan for her to be the mother of the Messiah holds spiritual lessons for us […]
Daily Meditation for December 13, 2023
The very young mother adjusted her manta around the tiny child which she held in her arms. She leaned forward eagerly and extended her tongue to receive Eucharist. I watched […]
Advent: Yes to Being Vulnerable
“I’ll keep you safe.” Tyler’s tattoo consoled me; I was pretty much chair-bound while recuperating after foot surgery. I felt vulnerable. I was not able to care for myself as […]
