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Look Out!
It is funny how things can be sailing along. It feels like they are under control. I thought--This year is only going to be a little stressful. I planned ahead, shopped ahead, thought ahead....
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Sunday Prayer, Third Sunday in Advent
Joyful, joyful, I adore You, Christ, my King and Lord. With joyful anticipation I welcome You, prepare a place for You in my heart. I will rejoice in You. I will rejoice in You. Amen.
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Advent By Candlelight
Our parish Advent by Candlelight was on St. Nicholas Day this year. It ended up a snow day for my school district, but most of the snow went south, so the Advent by Candlelight wasn't canceled. I did...
View Article5 Favorites
I have never participated in the Moxie Wife's 5 Favorites. I could never figure out when to post it. But, I have decided to use my mad computer skills and prepare a post and then let it show up...
View ArticleO Wisdom
O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!Today begins the first of the seven O Antiphons. If you go to Mass today you will hear this...
View ArticleHere Comes Santa Claus
When my son was born in 1980 I was determined to use all the best rational and Christian parenting skills I could muster. The priest who married us and Baptized the Moose was opposed to telling...
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O Sacred Lord of Ancient Israel
O Sacred Lord of Ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free. (Exodus 3:1-8;...
View ArticleThank You, Lord
Dear Jesus,Thank You for coming as a baby and letting that story be part of the Gospel so that the world can focus for one little minute on babies. Thank You for the gift of Your coming to us, to me....
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O Root of Jesse
O Flower of Jesse's Stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all people; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in worship before you. Come, let nothing keep you from coming to...
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7 Quick Takes
Jennifer Fulwiler at Conversion Diary hosts this carnival. Go meet the rest of the folks.1. It snowed on Saturday. I had an appointment to have the oil changed in my car which I rescheduled for...
View ArticleO Key of David
O Key of David, opening the gates of God's eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness!Keys, how essential they are in our world. I have two keychains worth of keys to operate my life. I...
View ArticleTwo Ton Tessie
When I was a little girl the very first thing I knew about myself was that I was Two Ton Tessie. I was fat, fat the water rat. I was built like my grandmas--short and round. I should skip dessert,...
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O Radiant Dawn
O Radiant Dawn, Splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.During the night worries and problems can seem too much to handle. It...
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Sunday Prayers, Fourth Sunday in Advent
O Lord, You came into the desolation of my heart and warmed it. You sent Your Son, and Your Spirit that I might prepare for eternity with You. Help me to wake and find love, and light in the dark...
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O King of Nations
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!God is always good and I am always loved. That is the key. I don't deserve the good I have received,...
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Happy 35th!
Today is my 35th anniversary. Mine and my hubby's. It has been a long and winding road, with lots of boulders in the pathway. We have picked our way around them.So, like the climber at the top of...
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O Emmanuel
O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God.I love the song O, Come, O, Come, Emmanuel. I love the minor key and the repetition. I...
View ArticleTomorrow He Comes!
Tomorrow, tomorrow, and everyday He comes! But tomorrow we celebrate that momentous day when God came to earth as a baby. He came as a helpless baby! Alleluia! Tomorrow He comes!Am I ready? I have...
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On Christmas Day in the Morning
I would like to wish you and yours a very merry and holy Christmas and a joyous new year.This ice storm was from the beginning of December. But, it is a beautiful picture painted by God for our...
View ArticleThank You, Jesus
Dear Jesus,How humbling for God to come as an infant. To be dependent upon Mary for everything. Thank You, Jesus, for the gift of your coming. Thank You for gifts to numerous and everlasting for me...
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