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In the Presence of the King
And Mary said: ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is...
The Laments of Advent: When it doesn’t feel like the light’s coming fast enough
In these darkest days of the year, the very first days of Advent, and the last of a long year, I think that, wrapping a hand round my morning mug of warm, witnessing the sun pull itself out of the snow-blanketed fields and surely rise: You can’t make light. Sure,...
Memories of Daddy: Life’s Inconveniences
Life can come with a lot of little inconveniences. Especially for a person such as myself who loves routine, order, and expected outcomes. Inconveniences are not welcome here. It’s painful to admit. One of these inconveniences that seems to bother some folks (although...