A weekly curated collection of essays, poetry, and reflections for your spiritual journey. From The Wisdom Years.
Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see.
-Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
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Dec. 13 – St. Lucy Day
In Sweden and Norway, December 13 is the day to remember St. Lucy. The eldest girl in the family dresses in a white dress with a red sash and brings saffron buns and coffee to her family. On her head is a crown of candles that shines light on one of the daarkest days of the year.
From Joanna Seibert.
Imprisoned By Our Blinders
“Are you the one?” John the Baptist wants to know. “Or are we to wait for another?” Has John’s initial enthusiasm been blunted? Is he looking through blinders? Are we?
Finding Home in God’s Flock
Maybe sheep aren’t stupid after all. Maybe they are just easily distracted and prone to wandering off on their own. How like them we can be. But, going rogue often leads to death and destruction says Br. Todd Blackham. Instead we need to listen for the voice of the shepherd.
The Mysticism of the Crib
For Fr. Ron Rolheiser, the Christmas crib with the sleeping baby Jesus recalls feelings of safety and snugness. We find the same when we lean on Jesus.
From Fr. Ron Rolheiser.
Faith in Divine Presence
The Rev. Adam Bucko brought all of his skills to his ministry with homeless youth. Then he got himself out of it and God’s energy took over.
From the Center for Action and Contemplation.
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