Tag: Christmas

• Unwrapping the Gift of Love: Exploring the Incarnation at Christmas

  “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.” Psalm 89:1-2, NIV I grew up in the Methodist Church and as such, I didn’t really…

  Katie Rea

  December 24, 2023

  Spiritual Direction/Religion

  Advent, catholic, Christmas, God, Icon, Incarnation, Jesus, Katie Rea, Lectio Divina, Love, prayer, religion, Visio Divina, Wisdom Tree Collective

• The Blessed Mother’s Journey: A Testament of Faith

  “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Luke 1:38 My preoccupation with Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a constant fascination every time this year.  My longtime readers know this, and I have included links below for my newer followers.  This fascination is so prevalent my dad tells…

  Katie Rea

  December 20, 2023

  Spiritual Direction/Religion

  Advent, Christmas, faith, Gabriel, God, Gospel of Luke, Imaginative Prayer, Jesus, Katie Rea, Mary, obedience, prayer, religion

• Cultivating Joy: Practices for Deepening Your Advent Experience

  “We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.” Maya Angelou This is one of my favorite weeks of the Advent season. We light the rose-colored (pink) candle symbolizing joy for the coming of Christ. It is also known…

  Katie Rea

  December 17, 2023

  Spiritual Direction/Religion

  Advent, Christmas, faith, gratitude, joy, Katie Rea, Love, prayer, religion, self-care