On this cusp of Advent, let us stand hushed, anticipating, and still, and peer inside each reflection offered to us.  Imagine, listen, ponder, attend. Mary’s yes, at the intersection of heaven and earth, is not just a moment in time; it transcends time and empowers the future, a future of which we are a part.  “The one thing she did and does is the one thing we all have to do, to bear Christ into the world,”

At a time when there is so much suffering, and when people are focused on divisive political issues and beliefs, let us focus on the God of Mercy, our theme for this month. Spending time with the God of Mercy can soften our hearts and help us find common ground with those who are from a different religion or country, or who hold a different belief system.

What has been life-sustaining for me in my most stressful times? My Sacred Space. God is everywhere, both within us and around us. You do not need a physical place to connect with the Divine, yet there is something special about having a physical place that brings an awareness of God in a more intentional way.