"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see." -The Polar Express Today is Christmas Day, the most magical day of the year. I've always loved this time of year, but something about this year has caused me to be too much in my head (typical). Between watching Christmas movies... Continue Reading →
"Do whatever he tells you." Today's Gospel reading is the story of the wedding at Cana. I've heard this reading many times before, especially since it is a favorite among Marianists (the religious order affiliated with UD). But since coming to UD, I've become quite fond of this story. But this line in particular always... Continue Reading →
"Oh Jesus I surrender myself to you, take care of everything!" I do not have a very diverse prayer life. I pray a decade of the Rosary every night, pray at random times during the day in my own words, and grace before meals. Pretty simple, but I wanted something more. So this week, I... Continue Reading →
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He then said to Simon Peter a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you... Continue Reading →
Christmas is rooftops covered in lights It's away in a manger, it's a wonderful life Christmas is caring for those who got nothing It's dropping your change in the bell ringer's bucket Christmas is coming, Christmas is near I've been counting down the days all year Christmas is almost here Christmas is all of these... Continue Reading →
“Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” They were filled with great awe and said to one... Continue Reading →
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