Advent – Jen Coito: Ignatius at Home

Sparkling Lights

What did you go out to the desert to see?A reed swayed by the wind?Then what did you go out to see?Someone dressed in fine clothing?Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces.Then why did you go out? To see a prophet?Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.” -Matthew 11:7-9 We neverContinueContinue reading “Sparkling Lights”

Too Good to Be True

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 The poles, the big top, the sparkling lights. While not a traditional sign that Christmas is coming forContinueContinue reading “Too Good to Be True”

In the Candlelight

Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your kindness. – Psalm 31:17 A cross-country trip enabled me to spend time with a dear friend and her family on the East Coast. While we have seen each other often on her family trips to California, this was a rare chance for me toContinueContinue reading “In the Candlelight”

I’m Stumped

First Sunday of Advent, C Cycle “In those days, in that time, I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land.” – Jeremiah 33:14 The tiny pieces of the off-brand Lego set do not want to fit together. And just when I get themContinueContinue reading “I’m Stumped”

Dear Santa, take me with you

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2023 “Go, do whatever you have in mind, for the LORD is with you.” 2 Samuel 7:3 Dear Santa, For Christmas, I made a list of what you should give to places that don’t have stuff that are life essentials. I am going to start with asking you toContinueContinue reading “Dear Santa, take me with you “

Remember the Dance

Second Sunday of Advent The prima ballerina entered from stage right and I felt the pricks of pain in my toe as if it were only yesterday. The silk of the ribbons around my ankles and the gentle friction of the tutu skirt on my legs were as real today as they were a lifetimeContinueContinue reading “Remember the Dance”

PREGNANT PAUSE

You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand. – James 5:8 During pregnancy everyone (and their mother) feels the need to offer all kinds of advice, from what to eat to what to name the baby. I politely ignored all the people who criticized myContinueContinue reading “PREGNANT PAUSE “

More Myself

I have become kid-chaos. Who I am is a person rushing out the door grabbing folders and backpacks, reminding everyone what day it is. I am the one who does laundry at night. I am a chauffeur, a cheerleader, a shoe finder, and a homework deadline drill sergeant. My waking hours are defined by soContinueContinue reading “More Myself”

Making a Church

Feast of St. Lucy, MartyrDecember 13, 2021, Monday of the Third Week of Advent Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. – Psalm 25: 4-5 I’m making a Church! Our two-year was putting together a littleContinueContinue reading “Making a Church”

Parched

Friday of the Second Week of Advent. Read more…. “Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life. He is like a tree planted near running water, That yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves never fade. Whatever he does, prospers.”- Psalm 1:3 Being an urban Southern Californian, I’ve never reallyContinueContinue reading “Parched”