Nativity of Our Lord

Blessings to you and yours this Christmas season!

Family

These winterberries added just a little more color to the wreath I was making while waiting for power to return. Three wintery days later, power was finally restored.

I never think to be grateful for heat and running water, but when they're not available, I wonder why I didn't bow my head sooner and give thanks. Another thing I tend to take for granted is family. When you're weary, tired, and defeated, they're there three hundred and sixty-five days a year to lend a hand.

This Advent season, I've come to realize how rich I am.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

I was thinking of Saint Bernadette at Mass this evening. Someone had asked her which gave her more pleasure--receiving Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist, or the apparitions of the Blessed Mother. Her answer, "The two can not be separated."

My husband and I are making rosaries for the grandchildren this Christmas. And we'd better hurry along because there's more to do. The most important things will get done, and as for the rest. I'm grateful the season of Christmas is twelve days. I may need it.

Memorial of Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. One of my favorite saints during this season of Advent.