Advent Reflection: Be Open to a Choir of Angels

Advent Reflection: Be Open to a Choir of Angels

As we know, Advent is a Season of waiting, of hoping, of preparing and of giving. I’d like to share what happened yesterday. This particular choir of Angels included people from New Hampshire, Schroon Lake, Peru, Plattsburgh, Ausable, and Chateaugay Lake –...
Advent Reflection: Prepare Your Heart for Newness

Advent Reflection: Prepare Your Heart for Newness

Is there some part of you seeking an escape from the stress of a lengthy Christmas to-do list and the prattling advertisements that saturate the airwaves long before December? Are you distracted, perhaps even burdened, by how upbeat everyone is expected to be during...
During Advent, Time and Waiting are Gifts

During Advent, Time and Waiting are Gifts

Advent is often touted as the Season of Waiting, but sometimes we forget exactly what waiting means because most of us live in an instant society. Many get what they want when they want, and truly have a minimal experience of waiting for anything. However, I was...
How to Respond to a World in Need of Mercy

How to Respond to a World in Need of Mercy

Flickr: Luis Felipe Salas In the Gospel, we hear John the Baptist answer the crowd begging him to help them understand how to prepare for the one “who will bring a powerful Spirit and a burning fire.” What should we do? Share one of your two cloaks; share your food;...