We received this post from Carol Vezzani who contributed to our book the beautiful essay “My Angel in Gethsemane” in our Atonement chapter. Carol…
There are many beautiful works of art depicting Mary riding a donkey as Joseph led them to Bethlehem. I never questioned whether or not…
With Christmas approaching I have been pondering the concept of “humble birth.” We speak of Christ’s birth as being under humble circumstances. In fact one…
Last Sunday we talked about Gethsemane and the Apostles struggling to “watch” with Christ in His agony. I think our instructor’s was the best explanation I have ever heard for the apostles seemingly “slacking on the job.” It is not easy to hold space for someone in pain, and the Apostles were holding space for the most intense experience of pain that has ever occurred.
My experience with milk donation is that an ounce given is received back one hundred times over in the the joy of selfless service. For both donor and recipient, an exchange of freely given breast milk is about so much more than filling bellies. It is about finding healing and bringing peace to the hearts that long for love, and that is a treasure that cannot be measured in ounces.
A week before my first son was born I spent a very special afternoon with my Grandmother. She is famous for making wonderful chocolates,…
December is special to me for many reasons. Not only do I get to celebrate Christ’s birth, I get to celebrate my firstborn son’s…
A few weeks ago I was contacted by J. L. Van Leuven and asked if I’d be interested in reviewing her new (and first)…
I had the chance to nurse a family member’s baby, when she was ill. It was only one time. It was a newborn…