“Testify to the light, so that all might believe.”

Each year we begin our Christmas celebration in the midst of darkness. The church gives us this time in which to remember, celebrate and commemorate the birth of Christ. Jesus the light of the world. This deep darkness is symbolic to the darkness, sin and evil that has seemingly engulfed humanity both then and now. … Continue reading “Testify to the light, so that all might believe.”

Be The Voice in the Desert, Prepare the Way of the Lord!

Easter 1986 I was preparing to enter the Desert Retreat experience as a novice of the Society of the Divine Word. The retreat location was St Benedict Abbey in Covington Louisiana. The day before leaving was Easter morning and I rose early to serve a private Mass with Fr John Horseman, SVD. I knew Fr … Continue reading Be The Voice in the Desert, Prepare the Way of the Lord!

Find Your Hope and Encouragement In God’s gift of Grace!

Hope has been the reoccurring theme over these past few weeks. When there is so much despair with anger, hatred and misinformation in the air our nation and world seems to be without hope. Wars, division, outright disregard for the truth becomes disheartening and frightening. As we see election day approaching we wonder if there … Continue reading Find Your Hope and Encouragement In God’s gift of Grace!