The Lights of Advent Keep Vigil Advent candles lit within our very being,Prayer like a torch,Calling on the Spirit,To light the lamp of vigilAnd illuminate our souls. Thanksgiving, a spotlight,Setting blessings all aglow,While praise as a million votivesRing Your manger in the night. Though our souls be steeped in sorrow,For the sin that went before,Our … Continue reading →

With Mary Waiting

As the pregnant moments pass,I share her secret with the world.The Hour comes at last. A Child is to be born.A virginal womb has receivedEternal Life for allBy act of God conceived. Her “Fiat” brought HimTo this consecrated chamber,This pure and holy abode.God’s Love called Him forthTo save a sinful world in woe. In Mary, … Continue reading →