Daily Meditation for December 13, 2024
Albert Einstein reminds us, “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” For example, is there a neighbor who goes out of her […]
Entries by Alyssa Tasto
Daily Meditation for December 12, 2024
Recently you have heard the Gospel about the end of the world. With this in mind, we recall the two great commandments that Jesus gave us: love your God above […]
Daily Meditation for December 11, 2024
With the seasons of Advent and Christmas so close, we might remind ourselves that Jesus is no longer an infant but is an adult, our Savior, risen from the dead […]
Advent Today
Yesterday, I found a copy of a paper written by a college student. ¹ I’ll name her Jeanne. I’d saved the short essay since 1986 and found its reflection still […]
Daily Meditation for December 10, 2024
Christmas shopping can be such a burden. It takes so much thought, time and energy. Hopefully you are well into it for this year or even lucky enough to be […]
Daily Meditation for December 9, 2024
Centuries ago, the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest shaped a life and culture that reflected their fundamental belief that all life—human, animal and natural life is interconnected. The distinctive […]
Daily Meditation for December 6, 2024
On December 6 we celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas, a fourth century saint who was a Greek Bishop. He is remembered for his secret giving, putting coins and other […]
Daily Meditation for December 5, 2024
Recently, at coffee with a friend, I noticed a message on my coaster upon which many cups had already washed away the author’s name: “‘Tis the human touch in the […]
Daily Meditation for December 4, 2024
Have you ever wondered what our country would be like if there were signs of people using the four weeks of Advent as an opportunity to prepare for the feast […]
Light
It may be too early to express this plea but please keep your Christmas lights on beyond December 26 (or whenever you take your decorations down)! And keep your creche […]
