The Wonder Counselor
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 28th, 2009
A common image of Jesus is ‘Wonder Counselor.’ These days after Christmas I have reflected upon this title. While Jesus brings peace to our journey, He also gives us Wisdom, doesn’t he?
Catholic Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Ill., blog with inquirers discerning their religious calling to monastic life.
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 28th, 2009
A common image of Jesus is ‘Wonder Counselor.’ These days after Christmas I have reflected upon this title. While Jesus brings peace to our journey, He also gives us Wisdom, doesn’t he?
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 25th, 2009
“And He Shall Be Called Prince of Peace” It doesn’t take us long to figure out our world is not at peace. We can’t rest until the homeless are housed, the sick are healed, the hungry are fed, the naked are clothed, and the evil are holy. We can’t rest until the swords are transformed into ploughshares, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 25th, 2009
Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 25th, 2009
Fiat Mary, the immaculate one. Humble Caring Gentle Chosen by God Filled with inner strength speaks faith filled FIAT
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 24th, 2009
“Everyone can love Jesus, the new baby lying in his crib … as long as he is not God.”* But Jesus who is God is too demanding.
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 24th, 2009
“The Word Made Flesh – and Come To Live Among Us.” We know the power of the word. Words of promise and vow, words of hope, words of love hold great depth and meaning for us. We are held captive by the written word of contracts, licenses, subscriptions and prescriptions. It is the spoken word, [...]