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December 15 Echoes of Eternity I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. Isaiah 42:16 The images of your children are etched deeply in your memory. … Continue reading →

Gregorian Chant: The Eternal Song http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4088365 Gregorian Chant: The Eternal Song | The Community of Jesuswww.communityofjesus.orgBy Cantor Be anxious about nothing Yesterday, the beginning of the 3rd week of Advent, has long been known as #quot;Gaudete#quot; or #quot;Rejoicing#quot; Sunday. The … Continue reading →

By Cantor Be anxious about nothing Yesterday, the beginning of the 3rd week of Advent, has long been known as “Gaudete” or “Rejoicing” Sunday.  The chant introit, Gaudete in Domino (Rejoice in the Lord always), is something of a surprise. Rather … Continue reading →

Affliction: The waves on which you walked, Christ, batter me, And vault above my head, which lay beneath your feet. Christ, if over the waves I cannot wander: Through waves at least, vouchsafe that I may wade. —Greg Miller

December 14 Echoes of Eternity . . . I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. Isaiah 50:7 My word to you today is: Stay. Stay on the course I have … Continue reading →

December 13 Echoes of Eternity When He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth; for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak; and He will show … Continue reading →

USA TODAY Pope Francis says dogs can go to heaven (So does Friar Jack Wintz…) http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/12/12/pope-francis-dogs-can-go-to-heaven/20296955/

December 12 Echoes of Eternity Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. II Timothy 1:6 The fire of your love is smoldering … Continue reading →

Ponder In Our Hearts http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4088350 Ponder In Our Hearts | The Community of Jesuswww.communityofjesus.orgBy Sr. Nun Other Advent is a time to pause and consider, to wait with patience as action builds and events unfold: an angel##039;s visit, a young … Continue reading →