Tag Archives: Jesus

Advent: How Are You Getting Ready?

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, the … Continue reading

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Advent: What Are You Getting Ready For?

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. In the Christian church calendar, Advent is the “season” when we get ready for Christmas. In most Christian traditions, Advent has a dual meaning: we remember the first Christmas when Mary, Joseph, the … Continue reading

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Seeeking God’s Love

I’m not Catholic, but I’ve always been fascinated by Catholicism, nuns, and the idea of joining a convent. My interest drew me into an article in my October issue of O magazine about a woman who joined a convent in … Continue reading

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Jesus And The Fig Tree

One thing I really enjoy about listing to the Daily Prayer podcasts based on the New Zealand Book of Common Prayer is that I hear the Bible stories in a new light–as stories. I give credit to the narrator (David … Continue reading

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~9/11~

I originally published this article on September 10, 2010.  I am feeling uneasy today—the much-publicized 10th anniversary—since I live in the Washington, D.C. area and am travelling. Please say a prayer for me and others who are getting on airplanes today and … Continue reading

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