Dec 21: Day by Day with Father Bill
MONDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT THE BRIGHT FIELD by RS Thomas I have seen the sun break through to illuminate a small field for a while, and gone my way and forgotten it. But that was the pearl of great price, the one field that had treasure in it. I realize now that […]
Dec 20: In Joy & Hope with Father Bill
Enjoy this poem titled “Last Night as I Was Sleeping” by Antonio Machado. Last night as I was sleeping I dreamt – marvelous error! – that a spring was breaking out in my heart. I said: Along which secret aqueduct, Oh water, are you coming to me, water of a new life that I have […]
Dec 20 Homily Connect: Life is About Choices
Fourth Week of Advent, December 20 2020 2SM 7:1-5, 8B, ROM 16:25-27, LK 1:26-38 Scripture Mary Said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. Once Upon a Time – An Advent Story Why Christmas Trees are not Perfect […]
Dec 18: Day by Day with Father Bill
FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT One of the great mystics and prophets of our own time was Father Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk of Gethsemane Abbey, Kentucky, who died tragically in Thailand on December 10, 1968. I have a fondness for Father Thomas as he died on December 10, which is my birthday. […]
Dec 17: Day by Day with Father Bill
THURSDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT Psalm 23 and a Medley of Christmas Carols by Marcie Alvis-Walker LORD, you are my shepherd – I want nothing more. You let me lie down in green meadows; you lead me beside restful waters: You refresh my soul. All is calm; all is bright. You are true […]
Dec 16: Day by Day with Father Bill
WEDNESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT -From Father Albert Haase, OFM, Soul Training with the Peace Prayer of Saint Francis Hope is not a feeling, sentiment, or affect. It is not a starry-eyed assurance, cheery conviction, or buoyant confidence. Nor is it passive optimism that, despite the situation, bullishly predicts, It’s all going to […]
Dec 15: Day by Day with Father Bill
TUESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT When the opportunity arrives to receive a vaccination for the coronavirus, I would ask you to prayerfully consider being vaccinated as a gesture of your love for all of humankind. May the Lord reign in this virus that has transformed life on our little planet. Below is a […]
Dec 14: Day by Day with Father Bill
MEMORIAL OF SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Bethlehem, Year Zero by Andrew Roycroft This year none of the pieces are in place, no finishing touch, just the rush, headlong, to make the best of things – more make-do, than make-believe, a clambering to retrieve family under one roof, to pluck […]
Dec 13 Homily Connect: The Power of Light
Third Sunday of Advent, December 13, 2020 IS 61:1-2A, 10-11 1Thes 5:16-24, JN1:6-8, 19-28 Scripture And this is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priest sand Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Christ.” A Story […]
DEC 13: IN JOY & HOPE WITH GUEST COLUMNIST MARY ANN OTTO
I’ve Got Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart…Well I’m Trying Anyway Here we are! In our great Advent waiting, we have come to the week of JOY! The beautiful rose color candle reminds us that the Messiah is near and we are reminded to rejoice! Nevertheless, will we? Can we in these difficult days? Advent […]