Musings from a Catholic wife, mom, daughter, business owner, DRE, catechist, youth leader…
Our Business Doors ClosePosted by admin on March 10, 2010
On Sunday, March 14th, we will be closing our business doors permanently for “Handmaid For The Lord“.
After 10 years in business & with much prayer and discernment, we are following the Holy Spirit’s guidance into full-time work for our parish.
It’s a decision that was difficult […]
Advent Reflection - Wednesday, Week 1Posted by admin on December 2, 2009
Luke 1:15-17
In the reference to drinking “neither wine nor strong drink,” the angel is describing a “Nazarite”. This is not someone from Nazareth, but a word used to designate a person set aside for the Lord’s special work. (The legendary strong man Samson was a Nazarite.) The angel also likens John to Elijah, one of […]
Advent Reflection - Tuesday, Week 1Posted by admin on December 1, 2009
Luke 1:8-15
The angel tells Zechariah that his prayer has been heard. We hadn’t been told what Zechariah was praying for, but now we know. He was praying for Israel, of course, as a Jewish priest would do. But he also was praying for a child.
Sometimes we’re afraid to pray for things that seem unrealistic.
Three times […]
Advent Reflection - Monday, Week 1Posted by admin on
Luke 1:5-7
Zechariah and Elizabeth were childless, which in their culture was a great misfortune, even a disgrace. One can imagine their feelings of failure and inadequacy.
All of us feel barren in one way or another. We haven’t “produces” in our life what others (or ourselves) had hoped we would. Our failure to live up to […]
A Great Giveaway!Posted by admin on November 27, 2009
We are so pleased to participate in the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, sponsored by Catholic Frugal Mommy.
Handmaid For The Lord has donated one of our beautiful Catholic Saint’s Charm Bracelet in Red for the giveaway. Aside from the Crucifix the saint’s chosen for the bracelet are: St. Faustina/Divine Mercy, St. Joseph, Our Lady of […]
