We know not what the path may be As yet by us untrod; But we can trust all to Thee Our Father and our God. – Wm. J. Irons We have very little control over the circumstances in which we may be called by God to live out our part. We do have control over…
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Hope
We don’t need to go to the Mall to know that the Christmas season is a time of giving. Fortunately it’s not all about the “loot.” Food banks are filled, Toys for Tots overflow, and random acts of giving make headlines. We give a little extra to the people often taken for granted – the…
Possessions
A man’s life conisteth not in the abundance of things which he possesseth. – Luke 12:15 I need this reminder about this time every year. I tend to pile on the gifts about this time, when I should really be trying to figure out how to give more of myself. I tell my wife and…
Patience
Sweet patience, come: Not from a low and earthly source, — Waiting, till things shall have their course, — Not as accepting present pain On hope of some hereafter gain, — Not in a dull and sullen calm, — But as a breath of heavenly balm, Bidding my weary heart submit To bear whatever God…
Second Wednesday in Advent
For some reason politicians think they need to weigh in about the word “Christmas.” I’d hope they would spend a little less time on TV arguing about this and a little more time finding ways to feed the hungry and heal the sick. Perhaps they should pay heed to St. Francis who said, “Preach the…