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Better than Seeing
Santa! These holiday shoppers know how to bring the beauty and awe of the
season back into focus. They stopped
many people in their tracks with their
gift. I think it would be really fun
to do one of these. Let me know if you’re putting one together
nearby, I’d love to join in for the seemingly spontaneous opportunity!
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Barbies
and Superheroes I was touched and
amused reading this article “Just
a Dad Playing Hero” by Matthew Archbold.
It's wonderful the things that parents will do to entertain and play
with their children. Of course this
includes playing Barbies, superheroes, and such. Actually, I don't think my dad ever played
Barbies with us. He much preferred to
take us to the playground, read us books, or build blocks to helping us wrestle
ridiculous outfits onto disproportionate plastic figures. Without a sense of humor, playfulness,
flexibility, imagination, and willingness to go with the flow, taking care of
children wouldn't be nearly as much fun!
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Excellent Advent Advice Reflection
Series
Part
I: Stay
Awake The Scripture readings
lately have often mentioned the importance of being alert, staying awake, being
ready. I find this rather ironic
considering that this is often the time of year when people run themselves ragged
doing things that they feel are part of getting ready for Christmas…
Part
II: Seek
Him Who Seeks You …So often, we think of it being our responsibility to seek the Lord,
spend time learning about Jesus Christ, and communing with the Holy Trinity in
prayer. When we consider that we are so
loved and precious to the Lord that He seeks us out, draws us closer to Him,
and creates opportunities for us to know Him better, it’s reassuring…
Part
III: Hold
on to Hope …I’m still utterly amazed that she made it through such a
difficult period while hiding some very painful secrets by holding on to a
pinpoint of light and hope. Her story is
further proof God never gives up on us or stops seeking to have a relationship
with us that allows us to walk in the Truth…
Part
IV: Celebrate
the Season …The house was so warm and inviting. Christmas music was playing. I could smell the soup cooking in the
kitchen. Each time the door opened,
another one of our CRHP sisters entered and made her rounds to greet everyone
with smiles and hugs…
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The Most Awesome Advent Sermon Series I highly recommend listening to these very poignant, expertly
delivered, often funny, always thought-provoking sermons given by Fr.
Michael Renninger. Each sermon in the Advent series he does
is usually between 8-10 minutes of reflection on the Scripture readings for
that day. If you want to rev up your
Advent and revisit the true meaning of Christ’s coming, check out this Advent sermon series!
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I’m Not Worthy to Have You Enter
Under My Roof Hearing this Gospel story in light of this
being part of our new response in the Eucharistic prayers has helped remind me
of the importance of humility as well as confidence in God. Years ago, a friend from my Cursillo group
reunion sent me a card that had the Scripture passage on it where the friends
of a man who is sick remove the roof tiles of a house where Jesus is healing
people, so they can lower him down that he might be healed. I can never express adequate gratitude to
those who have done whatever it took to bring me to Christ when suffering
seemed like it would overtake me. Thanks
to all of my family and friends for your love and prayers, encouragement and
hope!
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My Sister’s Coming Home for the
Holidays! If all
is going as planned, then Theresa is at present on her way home over the river
and through the woods. My mom flew up to
OH to help her drive back down here for the break. I’m looking forward to seeing her and giving
her hugs and kisses. Taking care of Vivi
has reminded me of how absolutely precious Theresa was at the same age. Love you, Miss Reesa Lynn!
