Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas
This year, don'’t rush the season. Savor it!
Christmas trees go up the day after Thanksgiving and go out the day after Christmas, just before the ritual of returning and exchanging gifts. Continue »
Lessons in Prayer
Finding God in the Everyday
Snow flutters around me as I make my way to the side entrance of the massive stone church. It is after eight and the evening air is cold and still. I nestle further into my coat as I crunch through the glistening snow. Continue »
We Wait in Joyful Hope
Advent invites us to take a fresh look at all the waiting periods of daily life.
This is the season of watchful waiting. We prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus’ first coming, and we look ahead to his return in glory. As each Sunday liturgy proclaims, "We wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ." Continue »
Hidden Meanings in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
The well-known carol makes a good Christmas season teaching tool.
There may be more to this familiar carol than meets the ear! Continue »
