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PRAYER FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT  God of power and mercy, open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy, so that we may share Christ’s wisdom and become one with Christ … Continue reading →

PRAYER FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Father and Mother in heaven, our hearts desire the warmth of your love and our minds are searching for the light of your Word. Increase our longing for Christ our Savior and give … Continue reading →

“On Passing A Graveyard” May perpetual light shine upon The faces of all who rest here. May the lives they lived Unfold further in spirit. May all their past travails Find ease in the kindness of clay. May the remembering … Continue reading →

written by  John Houk, Joan’s spouse Change always comes from the bottom because that is where the Church meets the world.  This is where new information and new experiences take place.  This is where the “signs of the times” come … Continue reading →

May all I say and all I think be in harmony with thee, God within me, God beyond me, maker of the trees.                              Chinook Psalter

Emmanuel, God with us. Simple Holy Mystery Pure Gift Awesome! We are loved by God, each and everyone of us.

St. Francis of Assisi famously is quoted as saying, “Preach always.  When necessary use words.” Our new Pope Francis is our modern living example of how to Preach Always.  The power of this preaching is there for everyone to see, … Continue reading →

I share with you today a poem by Mary Ellen, one of my sister priests in the Roman Catholic Womenpriests, Great Waters Region. Advent Women Women preparing, wonder on the way, willing spirits, Gathering women greeting each other, giving and … Continue reading →

Leaves of red, gold, brown falling…..falling…falling, to the ground. Autumn pumpkins smooth, orange, round apples, nuts, corn abound, Blessings from our gracious God.  Blessed be God at harvest time!

A reflection from my experience of making and chasing huge bubbles with my grandson while on vacation last week:   Just as the bubble floats upward and then disappears, where is it now?  It had been here where I could … Continue reading →