Cycle B 3rd Sunday of Advent Tidings of Great Joy

My friends, I apologize. I have been writing for A Catholic Moment for 9 years. On each day that I have had responsibility for the reflection, I have submitted one or arranged for a substitute writer.

I cannot submit a reflection today. My computer is not holding a charge, even when it is plugged in. I am not in a position today to simply use another computer. I am sorry.

Blessings and joy to you today. Jesus has come to be with us on earth. He continues to come EVERY DAY through sacraments and the work of the Holy Spirit in each of us. Our God is HERE!

Rejoice in that wonderment! And join me in remembering the aggravations like troublesome computers, health, people, or events are nothing compared to God’s goodness to us through His Presence!

I hope and trust I will have a working computer by next Sunday.

Mary Ortwein

About the Author

Mary Ortwein lives in Frankfort, Kentucky in the US. A convert to Catholicism in 1969, Mary had a deeper conversion in 2010. She earned a theology degree from St. Meinrad School of Theology in 2015. Now an Oblate of St. Meinrad, Mary takes as her model Anna, who met the Holy Family in the temple at the Presentation. Like Anna, Mary spends time praying, working in church settings, and enjoying the people she meets. Though formally retired, Mary continues to work part-time as a marriage and family therapist and therapy supervisor. A grandmother and widow, she divides the rest of her time between facilitating small faith-sharing groups, writing, and being with family and friends. Earlier in her life, Mary worked avidly in the pro-life movement. In recent years that has taken the form of Eucharistic ministry to Carebound and educating about end-of-life matters. Now, as Respect for Human Life returns to center stage, she seeks to find ways to communicate God's love and Lordship for all--from the moment of conception through the moment we appear before Jesus when life ends.

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19 Comments

  3. God bless you Mary….thank you for your continued dedication. I, as one among many, wish you many blessings.

  4. Your words were few, but still a blessing. I am sorry that you must deal with a technology problem at Christmastime! Holy Spirit, please guide Mary 🙏🏾.

  5. Blessings Mary! You are an inspiration to mankind! May all you give find favor with the Lord! You are truly a voice calling out Prepare the way of the Lord! Have a Wonderful week!✝️

  6. Mary, you don’t know what important words you have already reflected on “And join me in remembering the aggravations like troublesome computers, health, people, or events are nothing compared to God’s goodness to us through His Presence!”. Blessings to you!

  7. Thank you Mary for your nine years of wonderful reflections and inspiration. No apologies necessary for today’s entirely understandable omission. Looking forward to your next reflection.

    Have a good week.

  8. Not to worry Mary O. These things happen. All the goodness you have brought us over the years is testimony to your commitment to educating us in our Catholic faith. Good luck with your computer and have blessed 3rd week of Advent.

  11. No worry Mary !! Just to hear you today is God’s Providence ! Enjoy this week before Our Lord’s birth !!

  12. Dear Mary,
    I’ve been reading your reflections for about nine years now and many of them have helped me down the road.
    You write “And join me in remembering the aggravations like troublesome computers, health, people, or events are nothing compared to God’s goodness to us through His Presence!”
    Enough said!
    God bless,

  13. When your post was absent I said a prayer, looked later and wala. You are graced with being our star of Bethlehem. Clouds covered our star for a moment but look brighter than ever, may you find the Christ child with open arms this Christmas. ( I will be watching to see His open arms in mangers.) Gods Peace to all at A Catholic Moment!

  14. Thank you Mary, may God bless you and we ask for the intercession of St Isidore of Seville for his intercession for your computer. Berry Cape Town South Africa

  15. Our Dear Mary,
    Even Jesus took a day off. Your weekly-YEARLY words of counsel, guidance, informative and calming reflections have obviously meant so much to so many. I hope you are able to quickly resolve your IT issues. Knowing that you are ok is a blessing to us all.

  16. Thank you so much Mary for 9 years of your reflections! Its very evident how much time, love an thought you put into your weekly reflections. You writing inspires and deepens our faith.

  17. Blessings and joy to you too Mary. Thank you for all your lovely reflections in the past. I’m sure you will be back in time for Christmas.

  18. You are such a blessing to us Mary! Glad that you’re well and it’s just your computer that is malfunctioning. I pray that our good Lord will continue to give you the wisdom and grace in your advocacy to bring His message of love and salvation to His people . Joy and peace to you and your family this Christmas season and in the company ng year !

  19. Blessings to you Mary! Every word you say and write are full of the Holy Spirit! Thank you for your devotion to pouring into us each and every week 🙏

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