The Tenth Day of Advent              I slipped from my bed, well before dawn, went into the sitting room, and turned on the lights of the Christmas tree.  As I sat for morning prayer the beauty of the lights, in an otherwise dark room, gave […]

    The Ninth Day of Advent              Yesterday, while I was wrapping a few Christmas gifts, this thought came to me, like a mighty wave, washing over me, then lifting me upon its wake, carrying me to a place of solitude, transporting me to a sea of tranquility.  And […]

  The Eighth Day of Advent              As I look forward to each day of Advent, I look forward to sharing with you.  Because you have chosen to walk through the season of Advent with me, it has made a time, which was already special, a unique experience.  And for […]

    The Third Day of Advent            Here we are, just in the third day of Advent, and I already feel the comfort of the sanctuary it has now become.  Yesterday afternoon I headed out to Trader Joe’s to get all the ingredients for homemade vegetable soup.  With the temperatures dipping it seemed more […]

  December 24, 2023 The Twenty Second Day of Advent     This morning, before light, my granddaughter came down to my apartment.  She had walked through the sitting room, and knocked on the bedroom door, simultaneously turning the doorknob.  And there she was.  How she knew it was the fourth Sunday in Advent I […]

    December 23, 2023 The Twenty First Day of Advent     Thank you for following the season of Advent with me, as just knowing you are there has filled this time with the spirit of hope, trust, and the gift of believing.  You can actually feel it, your participation in Advent.  When I […]

  December 22, 2023 The Twentieth Day of Advent     Today, I did not wait until the lighting of the  candles on the Advent wreath, to step back in time, thinking, just thinking.  The everyday matters which distract us, with finances, health, family issues, are always with us.  And this occurs no matter who […]