What impact does Easter have on your life? Is it a once a year festive celebration with pretty flowers, cute bunnies, sweet candies. brightly colored Spring clothing? Or is it eye opening, motivating, life changing, all year long reality?
The church year slows down during Holy Week. We give … Continue Reading
Our afternoons are getting brighter and we have more sun these days. It may be too soon but maybe there is a hint of Spring in the air. Spiritually, Spring’s arrival means Lent will begin before long. Fat Tuesday is a day of feasting, … Continue Reading
Years ago, mid-February would bring out cries of ” Happy Saint Valentine’s Day ”. Does anybody else remember those days? In school, we would make the obligatory heart of red construction paper with glued-on fancy lace for Mom. Handmade cards brandishing red arrows, cupids … Continue Reading
The Advent season is rich with feelings of longing and prayerful bidding for a newness. The Advent hymn most known ”O Come, O Come Emmanuel” was published in 1856 but based on singing from the 9th century. It was sung daily during the week before Christmas. Advent … Continue Reading
