In scripture, deserts can be places of wandering and danger but also places of closeness to God.

None of us is a stranger to doubt. Sometimes our lack of confidence is a small matter, as when we doubt the suitability of our clothes for an upscale occasion. We may wonder whether a new acquaintance has been favorably or negatively impressed by us, or if an old friend is annoyed by something we’ve done or failed to do.

You’ve probably seen funny videos on social media of cats climbing and sometimes destroying Christmas trees. Luckily, my cat doesn’t knock my tree over or break ornaments. She is fascinated with Christmas decorations though.

My former colleague Jenny, a journalist, has elevated cover letter-writing to an art form. No joke, she’s that good. Her cover letters have been circulating among media professionals for years as a gold standard for comparison

Brothers and sisters, as we wait in patient hope for the coming of the Lord, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. Invocations

Patience is the companion of wisdom.