Category: Advent Blog 2024
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What am I Doing?
The author reflects on a quote by Pope John XXIII about leaving a positive mark on the world. They ponder personal actions that contribute to this idea, emphasizing small gestures…
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THIS DAY AND FOR ALL TIME: An Advent Reflection
The piece reflects on themes of waiting and contemplation in darkness, questioning perceptions of hope and despair. It explores the contrasts between absence and beauty, light and darkness, while invoking…
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Hope has a Name
Hope is a solid and unwavering anchor in life’s turbulence, far from being vague or wishful thinking. It embodies fulfilled promises, represents light overcoming darkness, and symbolizes a divine presence.…
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Hope at Work
In reflecting on a friend’s needs, the poet emphasizes the significance of hope as a powerful, positive force. Hope, often found in prayers, becomes a catalyst that dispels darkness and…
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Love is Hope Lived Out
A few days ago, this post showed up in my YouTube playlist. A short video collaboration in honor of entertainer Dick Van Dyke in honor of his 99th Birthday. He…
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St. Lucia, The Patron Saint of Light
Today we celebrate the coming of the Christ light into the darkness of our world. Scandinavians, who live in deep darkness through the winter especially celebrate the coming of the light…
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The Story of the Fox and the Bear
In a deteriorating forest, a young fox discovers a grizzly bear cleaning up trash, contrary to rumors of its meanness. Inspired by the bear’s kindness, the fox and other animals…
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What is Hope Really?
To reflect the light of hope, we need to understand what hope really is. Hope is very hard to describe in just one sentence, so I have created three poems…
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Light and Hope
The theme “Reflecting the Light of Hope” emphasizes sharing optimism and positivity, inspired by biblical research on “light” and “hope.” Light, appearing over 200 times in scripture, symbolizes guidance and…