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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
When the snow starts flying in my part of the world, my thoughts turn to cozy time at home and to Christmas preparations. Amidst the hustle and bustle of food and gift planning, I try to let my mind linger in blissful places involving hot cocoa consumption, holiday movie watching, gift wrapping, and trips to the theater to see The Nutcracker with my daughter.
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Have you ever stopped yourself and noticed the good all around you? Have you ever noticed the sun shimmering down or glimpsed a light in someone’s eyes? This is the presence of God shining through.
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We often neglect the season that is Advent because it is easier to focus on the one-day barrage known as Christmas Day.
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I have to admit — I am anxious for Christmas to arrive. I relish Christmas parties and Christmas garlands, trees adorned in tinsel, and angels merrily decorating stores and homes. I love the Christmas spirit, so filled as it is with a dedication to giving. Christmas is definitely my happy place in the chronicles of time...
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“Bless them. Change me.” I came across this phrase a couple years ago and try to repeat it to myself whenever someone annoys me, whether it’s another driver on the road, one of my little ones or even my husband (who is — since he’s reading this — normally flawless).
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