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Deck the Halls
Every year since 1974 I place my oldest and most expensive ornament at the top of the Christmas tree. The ornament has survived dozens of curious children and our cat, Tinkerbell, who thought the tree...
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Peace on Earth Goodwill Toward All
Christmas is a joyous season for Christians. We believe in the incredible miracle of God incarnated in the human form of Jesus. And with the presence of Christ, the Anointed One, comes a promise of...
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Christmas Blessing
My friend and mentor, Sister Alexa Suelzer, included a quote by St John Henry Newman in her Christmas card to me. The message is the closing of the saint’s sermon, “The Mystery of Godliness.” It is a...
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Turning Flaws Into Assets
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose, and that nose helped make him the reindeer we’ve grown to know and love. The children’s tale of a reindeer with a glowing, red nose was written by...
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SEASON OF HOPE AND PEACE
It may not be obvious in the midst of this ongoing pandemic, political differences, and environmental turbulence, but the hope of Christmas truly is ours. We can maintain hope for peace and happiness...
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Recipe–Soft Molasses Cookies
Cookies are my dessert of choice and the one I bake the most. I’m always trying new recipes while also counting on the old family favorites. One of those favorites is Soft Molasses Cookies. This is an...
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What Child is This?
Do you know this baby’s name? Most of you will recognize this ornament as a representation of Jesus, even though it’s unlikely that Jesus looked like this. (Jesus was of Middle Eastern descent and hid...
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Friday Photo–Peace Angel
Pray for Peace The Rosary Prayer by Prayer, Fatima at 100. Fatima Today, Grieving with Mary, St. Theodora and Her Promise to God, Young in the Spirit, Hans Christian Anderson Illuminated by The...
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Friday Photo–Holiday Stairway
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Holiday Bake-Off
I hosted my little family Christmas last weekend, and the day went by too quickly. I love having my children, children-in-law, and grandchildren together. When they leave, the house is suddenly too...
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ChristKindleMarkets
Handcrafted, hand-painted, hand-carved, hand-blown, and hand-sewn. Pottery, nutcrackers, glass ornaments, unique gifts, hats, scarves, gloves, and jewelry. Sandwiches, bratwurst, schnitzel,...
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