Tag: protection

Being Loved

Nutcrackers Everywhere: Symbols of Strength and Wonder

Smitten With Goodness

This season I find myself noticing nutcrackers everywhere—standing guard my mantel, peeking from shop windows, and lined up in festive displays. Their presence feels more than decorative and I’m exploring how they carry a deeper meaning rooted in tradition and faith.

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Being Loved

A Protective Shield

Smitten With Goodness

Today is the annual commemoration of blessed Dymphna, who is an example for us of chastity and fortitude during distressing times. We see through her life how God’s protection was her shield and shelter, rescuing her from the plaque of the life she in which she found herself.

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