As we were approaching Thanksgiving, I began to notice how those around me were speaking about the things for which they were thankful. As they named those things- home, health, food, safety - they would link them to the word blessing. The more I … [Read more]
An Advent Prayer
In these Advent days, O God, may our hearts lead the way. Because despite all the pressure to the contrary: The tinsel; The glitter; The relentless message that the meaning of Christmas is about what we find in stores and not about our spirits, … [Read more]
The Real War on Christmas
There is a war on Christmas. But not the war some pundits spend so much time wringing their hands about or reminding us of. The war on Christmas is not about saying Happy Holiday rather than Merry Christmas or about some places having holiday trees … [Read more]
I Had The Luxury of Staying Home
I had the luxury of staying home on Thanksgiving. And, staying home again on Black Friday. I did not have to stand in line or fight the crowds or fight someone else for that bargain that could only be had by standing in line or fighting the crowds … [Read more]
el Dia de Accion de Gracias
The way the family story goes is the only way I passed French in high school is my Mom promised the French teacher I would never take French again. That high school trauma of not being able to learn French led to 30+ years of believing I could not … [Read more]
Thanksgiving
The 13th century mystic, Meister Eckhart wrote, “If the only prayer you ever say is Thank You that will suffice.” Maybe that is why for many of us and for so many others Thanksgiving has become such an important and meaningful holiday. It is … [Read more]
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