Eyes of faith see things in the world that others insist are just not there.
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Jesus didn’t just come from Mary’s womb, he came from the labyrinth of her love.
Everything that she was, formed who he became.
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Free At Last: Dec. 24, Fourth Saturday of Advent
As Advent hurtles towards a close, it is my hope that our readings have illuminated the freedom we find in the commitment to prayer.
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Christmas: A Feast for Eyes of Faith
Reformers might rail against sacred images, but, at Christmas, the world turns Catholic to gaze upon the Christ child.
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The Name Game: Dec. 23, Fourth Friday of Advent
The relationship with Christ that we cultivate through prayer is grounded in his complete understanding of who we are, down to speaking our very name.
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Spiritual Baggage: On finding the line between self-esteem and self-promotion.
In our lives, ’tis a gift to be humble, but not a gift that many of us have.
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To those who are disheartened and afraid, God says during Advent, “Fear not!”
As we share our feelings of dread and sadness in prayer, we ask God to lift us up to a place of gladness.
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Shaken, and Stirred: Dec. 20, Fourth Tuesday of Advent
The Bible furnishes us with countless examples of servants of God whose initial query is, “How can this be?” So it was with Mary, so it is with us.
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Getting out of a prayer slump this Advent.
Sometimes we face a praying slump. We just feel…dry, unproductive, and empty.
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A Wing and a Prayer: Dec. 18, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Often, God’s plan is underway well before we understand it.