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By Jennifer Fitz To prepare the way for our Lord, John the Baptist withdrew into the desert to fast and pray. We try to imitate that model of self-mortification every Advent, loading ourselves down with parties, shopping, and Holiday Preparations. Surely getting the whole family into matching Christmas sweaters is the new Hair Shirt, right? [...]
Entries Tagged as 'peace'
5 Ways to Give Your Family a Peaceful Advent
November 22nd, 2011 · 2 Comments · Faith, family, guest post
Tags: Advent·Faith·family·guest post·Jennifer Fitz·peace·seasons
Peace through Mary
July 3rd, 2011 · 3 Comments · Inspired by Mary, writing
Here’s my latest “Finding Faith in Everyday Life” column from our diocesan paper: I have a prayer card that I found a year or so ago when I was holy card shopping before Christmas. It has a lovely picture of Mary with her hands clasped and her gaze looking heavenward, looking serene in a white [...]
Tags: Catholic Times·Finding Faith in Everyday Life·mary·peace·writing
Prayer for Peace
May 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Faith, Inspired by Mary
As we commemorate Memorial Day, let’s join in praying for peace — in our world, in our country, and, most importantly, in our own hearts: To Mary, who is the Mother of Mercy and omnipotent by Grace, let loving and devout appeal go up from every corner of the Earth: from noble temples and tiniest [...]
Finding Her
May 17th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Inspired by Mary
I find her in the most unexpected places, in the most unexpected times, just when I need her. She’ll be there, quiet and serene, not judging or pointing her finger. She’s just waiting for the chance to hug me. And to take me to her Son, who will heal me (and hold me) as often [...]
Tags: flowers·gardening·irises·mary·Mary Moment Monday·peace·pictures·seasons·spring
Finding Peace This Year
January 9th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Faith, resolution
I started thinking about a one word resolution for the year when I read Rachel Balducci’s recent post at Faith & Family Live, and then, hearing Lisa Hendey and Rachel talk more about it in this week’s Faith & Family Livecast, I found myself suddenly sure that this was something I needed to do. I [...]
Tags: Faith·family·mental health·peace·resolution
