I’ve Never Understood Lent

I’ve Never Understood Lent

I know the title alone is going to ruffle some feathers, but it’s true.  I’ve never understood the purpose of Lent.  I was taught that it is a period of preparation prior to Easter for fasting, penance and contemplation.  This practice is supposed to purify the body, mind and soul in order to be worthy to […]

Our Mother is Born

Our Mother is Born

“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born.  She never existed before.  The woman existed, but the mother never.  A mother is something absolutely new.” – Osho The birth of Christ, the reason for the season.  Advent is a time of preparation, awaiting anxiously the birth of our Lord and remembering that God […]