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From Darkness to Dawn

From Darkness to Dawn

December 24, 2024 // Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent Read the Word // Open your Bible to today’s Gospel: Luke 1:67-79 Reflect on the Word //  Every weekday...
December 23, 2024
Poured out with Joy

Poured out with Joy

But, even if I am poured out as a libation upon the sacrificial service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with all of you. // Philippians 2:17...
November 05, 2024
Turning Back to Him

Turning Back to Him

In Christ we have redemption by his Blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us. // Ephesians 1:7 It had...
October 16, 2024
Listening In Charity

Listening In Charity

[T]hey did not understand this saying; its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. //...
September 27, 2024
He Will Not Be Outdone

He Will Not Be Outdone

I will put my spirit in you that you may live [ . . . ] I have promised, and I will do it, says the LORD. // Ezekiel 37:14...
August 22, 2024
Practicing Meekness

Practicing Meekness

Take care you remain tranquil and do not fear; let not your courage fail. // Isaiah 7:4 My heart was smoldering, offended and angry at the words that had been...
July 15, 2024
In the Stillness - Blessed Is She

In the Stillness

He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. // Mark 4:39 It’s a busy Wednesday, our...
June 22, 2024
When We Pay Attention - Blessed Is She

When We Pay Attention

But Peter looked intently at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” // Acts 3:4 When my middle daughter was about three years old, she became suddenly defiant....
April 02, 2024
Looking To The Lamb - Blessed Is She

Looking To The Lamb

John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” // John 1:35-36 I sat on the floor...
January 13, 2024
Practicing Joy - Blessed Is She

Practicing Joy

I am not only enduring terrible pain in my body from this scourging, but also suffering it with joy in my soul because of my devotion to him. // 2 Maccabees 6:30b...
November 20, 2023
What Helps You to Pray? - Blessed Is She

What Helps You to Pray?

Blessed the man who [ . . . ] delights in the law of the LORD and meditates on his law day and night. // Psalm 1:1-2 Lonely and exhausted, I...
October 11, 2023
Get Up and Follow Him - Blessed Is She

Get Up and Follow Him

He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. // Matthew 9:10 I sat at my best friends’ dining room table on Easter Sunday, crying my...
September 20, 2023