The Raphael Remedy

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The Lights of Christmas

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 Father’s Delight in Each of Us

The Father’s Delight in Each of Us

In the gospel’s account of the Baptism of the Lord, we hear the Father’s voice, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I delight.”  And when we look at Jesus, of course, what’s not to delight in?  He’s a chip off the old block in a way that no other son ever has been or ever will be.  What could His Father say but, “That’s My boy”? 

As The Deer Longs….

As The Deer Longs….

I was thinking about friendship, and what a precious gift it is. In the best friendships – which are rare indeed, but all the more precious for being so rare – the friends form a mutual admiration society.