We talked a bit about the wisdom of the magi at our scripture study this morning – and after reflecting on the details of their story, I found myself appreciating their acumen in a whole new light.
Author Archives: John Schroeder
Today’s find: Wise Guys
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Tags: Epiphany, Magi, St. Matthew, Three Kings, Wise Men
Today’s find: New Year Blessings
The Lord said to Moses, this is how you shall bless the people:
The Lord bless you and keep you!
The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you!
The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!
Happy New Year…and blessings to all throughout 2014!
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Tags: Book of Numbers, New Year Blessing
Today’s find: Year of grace
New Year’s Eve: What a great time to be reminded, as St. John writes in the gospel passage we heard at Mass today, ‘from his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace…’
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Tags: Grace, Happy New Year, New Year 2014, Steadfast Spirit 2013, With Us Still
Sunday Snippets
As 2013 draws to a close…there’s time for one more ‘Old Year’ gathering of bloggers at RAnn’s place for Sunday Snippets: A Catholic Carnival. You’re invited to share some holiday cheer with several different writers there …
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Tags: Christmas, New Year's, New Year's Resolutions, Rann's Place, This That and the Other Thing
Today’s find: The Gift of Presence
We had breakfast with a nun from Hanoi this morning.
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Tags: Acts of the Apostles, Congregation of Lovers of the Holy Cross, Jesuit Scholastic, Jesuits, St. Stephen
Today’s find: What Mary Knew
A big part of our family got together for a Christmas celebration last night…and as I looked around the room at the three generations of Schroeders assembled…I was moved to consider what a blessing it is to have a loving family. Not a perfect family — not by a long shot. But certainly, a loving family. And in that love we share, we are witness to the greatest gift of all: God’s love for each of us.
I suspect it’s something like what filled Mary’s heart, when she first cradled her precious child. And so once again, I give thanks for the gift that children (and parents and grandchildren) are in my life.
Merry Christmas to all!
We sing of Christmas blessings!
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Tags: Christmas, Family Gatherings, Gift Exchange, Parenthood
Today’s find: The Star of Christmas
This time of year, the stars seem especially bright.
It’s almost as if the sky is clearer…and the heavens are closer to earth… than they are in the summertime.
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Tags: Christmas, Christmas Star, Eucharist, Incarnation
Sunday Snippets
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care…leaving just enough time for bloggers to gather ’round and share their stories by the fire. There’s a warm hearth for just that purpose at RAnn’s place for Sunday Snippets: A Catholic Carnival. Stop on by if you have a moment…
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Today’s find: Pilgrim power
We’re about to celebrate Christmas, not Thanksgiving – but even so, pilgrims have been very much on my mind today.
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Tags: ACTS Retreats, Christmas, Holy Family, Joseph, Mary, pilgrim people, Pilgrims, St. Joseph Parish Manchester, Visitation
Today’s find: A light in the darkness
It was dark when I first stepped out of the house this morning. Really dark.
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Tags: Advent, Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation, Winter solstice
With Us Still 