It has been such a year. At the beginning of this year, we had so many plans. So many of these plans have changed. COVID-Q9 has literally rocked the world. It has brought school closures, travel restrictions, social distancing, quarantine, and death.
One thing it has also brought is faith. So many people have turned to the Lord since COVID has started. Many have seen this as a wake up call. It has certainly made me take a hard look at my own faith. I have made more time to find a deeper connection to Jesus through Mother Mary. I have delved into True Devotion to Mary and Preparation for the Total Consecration, and I have found so much peace.
We have our shepherd, whom the kids named David, reminding us to be looking for the nativity as we prepare for Christmas. Each morning, I move him as he makes his journey to the nativity. The kids know I move him. He does not report back to Santa or anyone if they have been bad. He is a much more joyful friend to the real Christmas. The kids and I are completing the BlessedIsShe Maranatha Advent study. We also are completing a decade of the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary each morning. At night, we have our Advent wreath, and I have asked my husband to lead the prayers. This is a very big deal, but not one I want to go into at the moment.
My journey through my Marian Consecration preparation has helped me to open myself more to the Lord. As I said, I am having more peaceful days than before. And this shows me, that through all the tragedy, and broken plans, and uncertainty that COVID has brought on, there is still light. Peace be to you this Advent season.
