The Gifts of Advent Day 18: You Have Gifts to Offer
Diane M. Houdek
December 15, 2021
The more we recognize our abundance, the more we want everyone to have that experience of grace and giftedness.
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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 17: Don’t Let Regret Hold You Back
Diane M. Houdek
December 14, 2021
If you don’t already have a gratitude journal, now might be the time to begin one. It doesn’t need to be fancy. A plain spiral notebook will do, or even a sheet of paper.
The Gifts of Advent Day 16: The Gift of Patience
Diane M. Houdek
December 13, 2021
The refrain of Advent is “The Lord is near.” Sometimes it’s hard to believe this.
The Gifts of Advent Day 15: The Hardest Thing to Let Go
Diane M. Houdek
December 12, 2021
Advent offers us the opportunity each year to come to a place of peace and reconciliation with our past.
The Gifts of Advent Day 14: Everything We Want
Diane M. Houdek
December 11, 2021
Advent is a good time to reflect on the many gifts we already have, and even on the many material things that make our lives more pleasant and less difficult.
The Gifts of Advent Day 13: Love Is Greater than Things
Diane M. Houdek
December 10, 2021
Accidents happen during this busy season. Remember that the child or pet who was at fault is ultimately more important than the thing that got broke.
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.