As seen on a friend's blog –
"GK Chesterton's definition of a saint lies on my heart again. He says a saint is one who exaggerates what the world neglects. If I could choose one great gift that the world is neglecting I would have to choose feminine energy. It is what we need to save the world. It is what we need to be saints. Feminine energy is powerful because it is pure presence--gentle yet firm. It is an energy that gives warmth, comfort, and spirit simply by its presence. It receives rather than takes. It invites rather than demands. It unfolds rather than controls. It empowers rather than overpowers. It finds itself in being rather than in doing. Feminine energy shows her best face in leisure. She doesn't take time. She has time. She has time to be. This world is starving for this energy. It is part of the fire Christ came to cast on the earth-- a slow flame that burns from within and gradually transforms what it touches, precisely because it touches rather than clutches."
– A Tree Full of Angels by Macrina Wiederkehr



I love that. I have nothing more to say. :)

Thus begins Advent...

Its the First Week of the Advent season and I started my morning off with a good, early workout before work. I decided to start off this season by making room for the good – the riddance of insecurities, of pride, of laziness, of fear, etc. I have embraced the season and have felt convicted to base it around prayer. An in-depth search for what Christ has for me this season. I also began the Immaculate Conception Novena last night, as it will lead me right up to December 8th, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Through this I will be discerning a ministry opportunity that I was provided. I know that She will provide for me the confirmation I will need. I am also excited for the goals in which Josh and I have set for Advent. I know that this will be a beautiful season. May the Good Lord move in great ways as we prepare to celebrate the Anniversary of His Birth....