Begin the new year with a clean conscience, an open heart, and a deeper understanding of the freedom God desires for us.
Ep. 321 Freedom: 3 Questions to Ponder
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Christmas
Ep. 320 Who is this Baby Jesus to You?
Join Allison Ricciardi in reflecting on how Christmas is a promise of salvation, a source of hope in times of loss, and an invitation to encounter Christ in humility and love.
Ep. 318 Embracing the Quiet Anticipation of Advent
Advent is a time to pause and reflect on something beautifully simple: What if God has already answered the prayers you’re still waiting on?
Ep. 118: Meditating Between the Mysteries
There’s nothing better than meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary but there is much to be gained by meditating between the joyful mysteries of Christmas.
Ep. 116: Dealing with Grief and Loss During the Holidays
Christmas can be a difficult time for those who are grieving, whether it’s a recent loss, or a number of years have gone by.
Destroying the Gathering Gloom
As we make our way through Advent toward the holy event of the birth of Jesus, we find the days and the world becoming darker.
I Believe
No matter how hopeless things seem, no matter how silly it may feel, choose to believe. God does remain in control.
The Lights of Christmas
When experiencing great loss, struggles and times of uncertainty, it is essential to adhere even more firmly onto our faith by acknowledging the goodness of our Lord. As we approach the celebration of the birth of Christ, I wanted to offer a few reflections on how the feast of Christmas lights the world and our hearts.
The Most Important Virtue for Happiness
When it comes to cultivating virtues, I could make a strong case that nearly every virtue will contribute to your happiness. Humility, the foundational virtue is indispensable…and yet so hard to maintain and cultivate.
A Holy & Joyful Christmas
As we move through Advent toward entering into this mystery at Christmas, let’s take some time to be quiet. Let’s take some time to review our own life circumstances through a Divine lens.
How to Prepare for Advent: “Wait for me!”
“Wait for me!” This was an appeal I often made to the other kids as one of the youngest growing up on my street.
Experiencing Grace & Hope While Grieving During the Holidays
This time of year, as we go through the seasons of Fall into Winter, provides us with so many opportunities for joy and family time as well as a focus on giving and receiving. Typically, this is a time of year that we find peace in seeing so much good among people.
Time to De-Christmas and Forge Ahead into the New Year?
It’s that time of year again. Time to take down the Christmas decorations, make some resolutions and forge ahead into the New Year.
Wishing You a Blessed Advent and a Joyous Christmas
It’s Advent once again. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we naturally turn to Scripture and the Nativity story. As one of the mysteries we meditate upon in the Rosary, the story of the Nativity offers us so much to contemplate. I always like to pray for...
The Light That Snuck Into The World
Funny thing about light…no matter how small, it has tremendous power. Darkness simply can’t stand up to the light.
Christmas – Oh, the Humanity!
Christmas is a time that truly reveals our humanity.
Reminders
Allison Ricciardi encourages us to think of the Advent Season as Reminder Season. Each symbol of Christmas represents the story of our salvation.
What Do You Want for Christmas?
Allison Ricciardi shares her Advent meditations to carry you through a joyous and blessed Christmas season. Do you ask for the same three virtues?