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A Nudge From Our Lady

August 21, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 4 Comments

During spiritual direction yesterday, the priest and I talked a lot about Our Lady of Guadalupe. She kind of popped up out of nowhere into my heart, and when the priest asked me why this particular image of Our Lady speaks to me as she does, I had trouble articulating an explanation. I didn’t even realize … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: abortion, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Peace, Planned Parenthood

Keep Christ in Christmas by Celebrating Advent

December 3, 2012 by Deacon Joel Schmidt Leave a Comment
St. Nicholas: The Story of the Real Santa Claus

Has the commercialization of Christmas turned you into Scrooge? Rather than just making lists, baking cookies, hanging stockings, and wrapping presents, spend some time preparing your heart for the birth of our Savior by actually celebrating Advent. Here are some practical suggestions.

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Adoration, Advent, Christ the King, Christmas, Elderly, Family, Gospel, Happy Holidays, Homeless, iPad, iTunes, Joy, Magi, Magnificat Advent Companion, Manger, Merry Christmas, Nativity, Old School, Peace, Pia de Solenni, poor, Reconciliation, Saint Nicholas of Myra, Service, Technology, Thanksgiving, Unplug, Volunteer, Wait

Peace on Earth, One Family at a Time

May 2, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 5 Comments

I recently received this message from one of our readers: I was wondering if you have any resources on dealing with less than loving parents. My parents fall in this category. Our oldest is 10-years-old, so I have been dealing with this issue for quite some time. I have experienced a lot of heartache and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Blessed Mother Teresa, Families, May, Parenting, Peace, Pope Benedict XVI, Rosary, saints, Vocations

Do You See What I See?

December 6, 2011 by Charlotte Upah Leave a Comment

Seeing & recognizing the true presence of God in our lives Remember the song: “Do you hear what I hear? Said the night wind to the little lamb. Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb?” As I get ready for Christmas, what do I see? Do I see myself … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Guest Contributors Tagged: Advent, Christmas, Do you see what I see, Hope, John 1: 19-28, Joy, love, Mark 1:1-8, Peace

Occupy Advent

November 23, 2011 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 5 Comments

Take back Christmas by preparing your heart to receive Christ. Like homecoming weekend in a college town, there are currently no vacancies. Everything, it seems, is occupied. Occupy Wall Street. Occupy San Francisco. Occupy DC. Begun as Occupy Dataran in Kuala Lumpur in late July, the Occupy movement has spread around globe like wildfire in … [Read more…]

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