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I started thinking about Advent earlier this year, when I signed a contract to write a short book of reflections for Advent. But what got me thinking about Advent for real was Jen’s post earlier this week asking for help. Her follow-up post, with 24 super-simple suggestions, is a must-read. Before I read that follow-up [...]
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Seven Advent Tips
November 19th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Faith, Quick Takes
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Rosary Tips ‘n’ Tricks
October 29th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Faith, Inspired by Mary, Quick Takes
It’s the end of the Month of the Rosary. (Yes, I really do think about that all month long.) Rather than end on a “How’d it go?” note, I thought I’d share some of my rosary tips with you in today’s Quick Takes. October’s a great time to focus our devotion on the rosary, but [...]
Preparing for Advent
November 14th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Faith
My column from this weekend’s parish bulletin: Though we have two weeks before Advent, I finally find myself preparing ahead of time for this season. I haven’t always been good at that. I often find myself, by about the second Sunday of Advent, wondering why I bother to try. I’m buried by long Christmas gift [...]
