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.
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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 9: The Work of Our Hands
Diane M. Houdek
December 6, 2021
As you take time to breathe deeply in prayer, look with appreciation at your hands and reflect on the many things they do—working, playing, loving, creating.
A Joyful Peace
Diane M. Houdek
December 5, 2021
Have you ever been surrounded by a whirlwind of activity, perhaps in the midst of family and friends, and felt a sudden whoosh of deep contentment?
The Gifts of Advent Day 8: Simplify
Diane M. Houdek
December 5, 2021
We fill our lives and our calendars with more than we can do in 24 hours and we do that for days on end. Reluctant to cross anything off, we simply push tasks to the next day and the next.
The Gifts of Advent Day 7: A DIY Christmas?
Diane M. Houdek
December 4, 2021
If you’re a crafty person, it’s hard to resist the urge to have a homemade Christmas. Magazines and Pinterest boards are filled with fun and creative ideas.
The Gifts of Advent Day 6: Hear the Word of God
Diane M. Houdek
December 3, 2021
Our resolutions to do better, our commitment to repentance and turning our lives around, all happen with God’s help.
Waiting for a Baby
Diane M. Houdek
December 2, 2021
Pregnancy might be the best image for the season of Advent. It is a time of active waiting like no other.