~a spirituality of receiving Grief is Universal From February 2022 to January 2023, I encountered significant losses in my life — from...

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An Advent Reflection photo by Cathal Mac an Bheatha on Unsplash.com In the end, when all other human gifts have met their inevitable...

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An Advent Reflection photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash.com If we put the birth of Jesus in context, we see that his presence started...

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An Advent Reflection photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash.com Space is the environment into which all things are born. Yet, we crowd...

A Christmas day reflection on Luke 2:7 photo by Dan Kiefer on Unsplash.com Love, be born in our hearts today! Dear One, I am writing to...

an advent reflection on Matthew 22:37-39 photo by Dan Kiefer on Unsplash.com Love, may we be bearers of your kindness and grace! Dear...

an advent reflection on Colossians 1:25-27 photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash.com Love, reveal yourself in us! Dear One, I am writing to...

an advent reflection on Matthew 3:3 photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash.com Love, prepare our hearts each day to live out the gospel of...

an advent reflection on Matthew 2:10 photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash.com Love, may we find you within our own hearts! Dear One, I am...

an advent reflection on Matthew 1:19 photo by Árni Svanur Daníelsson on Unsplash.com Love, may your compassion reign in our hearts! Dear...

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an advent reflection on Matthew 5:7 photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash.com Love, make us models of mercy! Dear One, I am writing to...