Travel back in time to more than 2000 years ago to another Advent. Mary and Joseph had been preparing for the birth of the God-Child and traveling to Bethlehem had not been on their list…
Our Faith
‘Tis the Season for Advent
These are grace-filled days that prepare the heart for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, the long-awaited Messiah of the Old Testament and Good News (or Gospel) for all the people of God.
Desire of the Everlasting Hills
Christ takes our good works and our sufferings, both small and great, transforming them to benefit, not only ourselves, but also all those in need of His redeeming action.
Who? Me?
A martyr? One of us Carmelite Sisters? One of you readers of this blog? But, not to worry, God is in charge and we are “surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses”
Do You Wanna Play?
How often as a child did you hear the words, “Do you wanna play?” One of childhood’s favorite games was ‘Hide and Seek’.
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s M’ Brother
By: Sister Timothy Marie, O.C.D. Sacrifice is defined as something that you give up, or as a loss, usually for the sake of a better cause. The word...
Practical Tips on Prayer
Sum it all up! At night before you retire, take a few minutes with God to go over your day. Be real. Be open. It is good to refocus and redirect our intentions. We have such a loving God—soak it in, then fall asleep!
If You But Knew the Gift of God
Jesus does not encounter someone by accident. He has been waiting for the opportune time to reveal Himself to us but also to reveal us to ourselves as well.