A dear friend recently shared with me the words to an old hymn, and although the poetry of the original lyrics is so beautiful, it is the message the writer is giving to her own soul in times of distress that moves me to tears and inspires my heart. I share them with you in the ...
But still, I miss church. I miss the routine of it, the familiarity of hymn and scriptures being read aloud, and the sense of community. I’ve been so hesitant to “go back” though, because really, I don’t have anywhere to go back to. My physical distance, as well as my theolog...
Mary is filled with the Spirit and sings her glorious Magnificat: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior …” Mary finds herself in a challenging situation, but she rises to the challenge with joy. She goes on to rehearse all the great things that God has...
my heart rejoices in the lord in the lord my strength is lifted high my mouth boast over mine enemies for thy salvation lord is my delight the lord brings death and makes alive he brings down to the grave and raises up again he will give strength to his king and exalt exalt the power...
Today, I along with all other Catholics, celebrated theFeast of the Nativity (birthday) of Our Lady. This tradition of honoring the day of Mary’s birth dates back to the earliest centuries of the Church as it is mentioned in the lyrics of an ancient hymn from the 6th century. ...