Everything Is Grace
Diane M. Houdek
December 9, 2021
Pope Francis sees Mary as a guide for all Christians and especially as a role model for the Church itself.
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Diane M. Houdek
Diane M. Houdek is the former director of content at Franciscan Media. She is the author of Lent with St. Francis, Advent with St. Francis, and Simple Gifts: Daily Reflections for Advent.
The Gifts of Advent Day 12: Life Is Too Short
Diane M. Houdek
December 9, 2021
Simplicity is not about being poor and deprived; rather it’s about being filled with joy because our needs and wants are no longer consuming us.
God’s Loving Design
Diane M. Houdek
December 8, 2021
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, is one of the centerpiece feasts of the Advent season.
The Gifts of Advent Day 11: Nothing Lasts Forever
Diane M. Houdek
December 8, 2021
Clearing your house of clutter might seem like the perfect project for Lent, it can be a fruitful Advent pursuit as well.
Creator of the Stars of Night
Diane M. Houdek
December 7, 2021
One of my favorite Advent hymns gives this reflection its title. There’s something wonderful about including the cosmos in our Christmas celebrations.
The Gifts of Advent Day 10: The Beauty of Simplicity
Diane M. Houdek
December 7, 2021
Beauty rescues us from a drab utilitarian existence. Simplicity doesn’t need to be stark and completely minimalist.
A Time for Children
Diane M. Houdek
December 6, 2021
Often we hear the phrase “Christmas is for children” and while it may seem like a cliché, it really is true.