What is the intention of Holy Church for Advent?2. What does it mean that Mary was conceived without sin, and what significance does it have for Advent?3. How can St. John the Baptist help us enter more deeply into the Advent season?4. How can we better use Advent to truly make Christmas an experience of Emmanuel, God with us? In other words, how can we avoid letting Christmas day just come and go as a busy day of food, presents, and visiting family?5. How will this Advent be different because of COVID r
Nov 29, 5:32 PM
VisitationSiste: restrictions? Can this serve as an opportunity of some kind?
6. What else can we do to help us get the most out of Advent?
Nov 29, 5:32 PM
VisitationSiste: chat Sun Nov 29 730p est
Nov 29, 7:22 PM
VisitationSiste: Hello Carroll and Dawn
Nov 29, 7:22 PM
VisitationSiste: How are you doing Carroll?
Nov 29, 7:22 PM
Dawn (Guest): Hi Sr Susan and Carroll, hope you are recovering
Nov 29, 7:23 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Good evening! I am Grateful for slow, but steady recovery… This day 16… unfortunately, I have tele- med folliw up from 7:30 – 7:45, then will join you… wish timing could be different.
Nov 29, 7:24 PM
VisitationSiste: It’s important Carroll to take care of yourself We will be here!
Nov 29, 7:25 PM
VisitationSiste: I’ll put first q up early: 1. What is the intention of Holy Church for Advent?
Nov 29, 7:29 PM
VisitationSiste: I really always look forward to Advent- it is a fresh start and a beautiful preparatory season
Nov 29, 7:30 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Hi Everyone! Happy 1st Sunday of Advent…
Nov 29, 7:30 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Hello! Happy Advent!
Nov 29, 7:31 PM
VisitationSiste: Hi Dorothy and Carol Ann! Blessings of this wonderful season of Advent
Nov 29, 7:31 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: A new beginning of the Liturgical Year…so much to look forward to.
Nov 29, 7:31 PM
Dawn (Guest): Hi Carol Ann! and Dorothy!
Nov 29, 7:31 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Hi Dawn!
Nov 29, 7:31 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Hi Dawn!
Nov 29, 7:31 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Hi Carol Ann!
Nov 29, 7:32 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Hi Dorothy!
Nov 29, 7:33 PM
Dawn (Guest): This is a wonderful meditation by StF
Nov 29, 7:34 PM
VisitationSiste: Yes, short but powerful
Nov 29, 7:35 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I feel a bit off kilter, though. I am waiting for so much this year…the ability to join friends/family, a vaccine, a slowing of the numbers…
Nov 29, 7:35 PM
VisitationSiste: off kilter for advet you mean
Nov 29, 7:36 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Jesus is there in the midst of it, but I must admit, I feel he may be a bit over-shadowed by everything else I’m waiting for???
Nov 29, 7:36 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Hi everyone! This is Simone!
Nov 29, 7:36 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Hi Simone!
Nov 29, 7:36 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Here in my parish we are still having Mass outdoors. There is a huge uptick of families with small children at this Mass
Nov 29, 7:36 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Hi Dorothy!
Nov 29, 7:37 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Hello Simone!
Nov 29, 7:37 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Hi Carol Ann!
Nov 29, 7:37 PM
Dawn (Guest): Hi Simone!
Nov 29, 7:37 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Advent has always been a time of waiting for Jesus, now there is so much else I am waiting for…it’s all around me & in me.
Nov 29, 7:38 PM
Dawn (Guest): wonderful there are families Carol Ann
Nov 29, 7:38 PM
VisitationSiste: Maybe it is time to then focus on Him more and try to put all else into His hands
Nov 29, 7:39 PM
VisitationSiste: I know it is easier said than done
Nov 29, 7:39 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: There haven’t been, so this is a new development
Nov 29, 7:39 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Very true Sister.
Nov 29, 7:40 PM
Dawn (Guest): what could it mean to have increasing trials at this time? I think it always means to will ourself towards Christ who is coming
Nov 29, 7:40 PM
VisitationSiste: Interesting way to state it Dawn
Nov 29, 7:41 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Coming as a helpless child. This year I feel more helpless than I have ever felt before.
Nov 29, 7:41 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Yet there is hope too. That His coming will set things right
Nov 29, 7:42 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: That is my true hope.
Nov 29, 7:43 PM
VisitationSiste: Actually helplessness andpowerlessness unites us to that Holy Baby
Nov 29, 7:43 PM
VisitationSiste: in a deeper way
Nov 29, 7:43 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Yes and that is a comfort.
Nov 29, 7:43 PM
VisitationSiste: and then we can depend more on Him as our Lord
Nov 29, 7:43 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Helplessness is a hidden gem. Although it does not feel good, it is FINALLY the place where we often really consider to lay things into God’s hands. I was praying for months on one vice in my life, that GOD will bring me to helplessness – so I would turn away from self- sufficancy to overcome. And he did it. So.. other than making your helplessness as a tool for fear, see it is the much needed foundation of true victory maybe..
Nov 29, 7:44 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: That is the truth, Simone
Nov 29, 7:44 PM
Dawn (Guest): Thank you Simone
Nov 29, 7:44 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I always love hearing about how John leapt in Elizabeth’s womb…
Nov 29, 7:45 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): That is such an awe-some picture.
Nov 29, 7:45 PM
Dawn (Guest): and Sr Susan. The littleness and helplessness
Nov 29, 7:45 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: It’s been all there, from all eternity.
Nov 29, 7:46 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: The opposite of what the world calls good
Nov 29, 7:46 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): can you explain that Dorothy?
Nov 29, 7:46 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: John hadn’t even seen the light of day, yet he knew his Savior was there!
Nov 29, 7:46 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: We are a people of paradox
Nov 29, 7:46 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): oh.. yes..
Nov 29, 7:46 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): and Jesus was not even born and had already evangelized
Nov 29, 7:46 PM
VisitationSiste: The Holy Spirit was there
Nov 29, 7:47 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Time has no meaning for God.
Nov 29, 7:47 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): The Holy Spirit that lets us see things, that are often unseen to others.. or generally to the world I guess
Nov 29, 7:47 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Sister.. you must have read and heard so many wonderful details and insights about the Visitation.
Nov 29, 7:47 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: It is we who need that as a reference point, because of our humanity!
Nov 29, 7:48 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): good point
Nov 29, 7:48 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I feel like this is my time with God. He’s been there all along, no need for waiting. I’m the one who am waiting.
Nov 29, 7:49 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Because God became part of His own creation we can cling to Him and become what He created us to be
Nov 29, 7:49 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Yes, Dorothy- the sacredness of our present moments with Him!
Nov 29, 7:49 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): In the text we read.. I so loved the passage ” ravish our hearts in holy love”..
Nov 29, 7:50 PM
VisitationSiste: Yes the Visitation is very rich for meditation. I once had a very spiritual experience with that passage and understood more about the unborn child thru it
Nov 29, 7:50 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Yes, Carol Ann, that’s it exactly.
Nov 29, 7:50 PM
Carroll V (Guest): our presentness in a moment with Him
Nov 29, 7:50 PM
Dawn (Guest): Can you share more Sr Susan?
Nov 29, 7:50 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): yes please
Nov 29, 7:51 PM
VisitationSiste: Yes I wrote an article which was the only one I ever had published- which spoke of the unborn child in the mother’s womb I will look for it
Nov 29, 7:51 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): great
Nov 29, 7:51 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Thank you!
Nov 29, 7:51 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Thank you.
Nov 29, 7:51 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Carol Ann.. I really like what you wrote..
Nov 29, 7:51 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Please do!
Nov 29, 7:51 PM
Dawn (Guest): This would be a blessing Sr!
Nov 29, 7:51 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): you nailed the incarnation and its amazing benefit for humankind.
Nov 29, 7:52 PM
VisitationSiste: A Meditation on the VisitationWhen does life begin?The Church teaches that life begins from the very first moment of conception. Scripture, most particularly the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1, Verses 39 to 45, supports this teaching.“Thereupon Mary set out, proceeding in haste into the hill country to a town of Judah, where she entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leapt in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in a loud voice
Nov 29, 7:52 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): last comment was for Carol Ann
Nov 29, 7:52 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: The only thing that matters is the cross of Christ and that we be created anew
Nov 29, 7:52 PM
VisitationSiste: “Blest are you among women and blest is the fruit of your womb. But who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me? The moment your greeting sounded in my ears, the baby leapt in my womb for joy. Blest is she who trusted that the Lord’s words to her would be fulfilled.” (New American Bible)This passage immediately follows the announcement by the angel to Mary that she was to bear a son. Mary did not delay after that announcement, traveling to see Elizabeth, and, although her precise time schedule was
Nov 29, 7:53 PM
VisitationSiste: was not given, it has been estimated that her journey to her cousin’s took about one week, involving a distance of about seventy miles.The words of Mary’s greeting to Elizabeth are not recorded, but the response to it is significant. There is action. The baby “leapt” in Elizabeth’s womb. The baby is alive; it has movement. It is called “baby”; not “unborn baby,” not “fetus,” just “baby.” The baby performs an independent action and has its own response. There is a complementarity between Elizabeth’s contempl
Nov 29, 7:53 PM
VisitationSiste: contemplative stance, that of “hearing,” and the baby’s active response, that of “leaping.”
The person of Elizabeth receives another gift at this point. She is filled with the Holy Spirit. Filled implies completely. She is not merely touched, or inspired by, or given a charism from the Holy Spirit, but filled. It is as if she is inundated by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God. The Holy Spirit is Truth. There can be no error. Whatever now proceeds from Elizabeth is definitely proceeding from God.
Nov 29, 7:53 PM
VisitationSiste: https://visitationspirit.org/2019/01/the-visitation-proclaims-life-in-the-womb-2/
Nov 29, 7:53 PM
VisitationSiste: you can read it there
Nov 29, 7:53 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Thank you Sr Susan!
Nov 29, 7:54 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): love it sister
Nov 29, 7:54 PM
Dawn (Guest): Thank you!!
Nov 29, 7:54 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): sorry Sr. Susan
Nov 29, 7:54 PM
VisitationSiste: q2 2. What does it mean that Mary was conceived without sin, and what significance does it have for Advent?
Nov 29, 7:54 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Thank you.
Nov 29, 7:56 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): well, as far as I understand – she was ” saved” from conception from original sin – so she could be the perfect dwelling place for Jesus. Since Jesus is God and God cannot be where sin is – she had to be ” full of grace”
Nov 29, 7:56 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: In order to hold God inside, Mary had to be pure. To hold God in the flesh, only God could make and keep her pure from her conception for the Incarnation to be possible
Nov 29, 7:56 PM
Dawn (Guest): Your writing is a perfect meditation to add to St F for this Advent. Praise Jesus!
Nov 29, 7:57 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: That is how I learned it also, Simone.
Nov 29, 7:57 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I makes me think of how loved I am that God should prepare for my salvation from eternity.
Nov 29, 7:57 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): awww.. that is a sweet thought Dorothy. I love it
Nov 29, 7:58 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I always connected this with the cross.. but never with Advent
Nov 29, 7:58 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: It is kind of overwhelming sometimes, when I think of how I see myself. I’m glad He sees me as I was created to be.
Nov 29, 7:59 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: and I know he has always loved me and made me to be united with Him.
Nov 29, 7:59 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): It would be nice to have a peak at GOd’s fridge and see all of our pictures up there.
Nov 29, 7:59 PM
VisitationSiste: A true grace!
Nov 29, 7:59 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I love that image!!!
Nov 29, 8:00 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Without Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter are nit possible. The Cross is the completion/fu’fillment if what we hope for
Nov 29, 8:00 PM
Carroll V (Guest): We can ask our Mother Mary to carry us through Advent, as well… a perfect, holy place for us to rest as we take baby steps towards becoming …
Nov 29, 8:00 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: That’s often been my prayer, “Let me see what you see in me?”
Nov 29, 8:00 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Haha, Simone, I’d be in a horse
Nov 29, 8:01 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: That is so beautiful, Carroll V!
Nov 29, 8:01 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I like the thought to be carried in Mary through Advent
Nov 29, 8:01 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Does anyone know the song
Nov 29, 8:01 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: That is a very comforting thought. What a wonderful place to be.
Nov 29, 8:01 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): “Be born in me?”
Nov 29, 8:02 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Does anyone know the song ” Be born in me”?
Nov 29, 8:02 PM
VisitationSiste: no
Nov 29, 8:02 PM
VisitationSiste: Who sings it
Nov 29, 8:02 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: No, I don’t know the one….another one for a google search…lol!
Nov 29, 8:03 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsXOP7aQeqQ
Nov 29, 8:03 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): It is my favourite Advent song
Nov 29, 8:03 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Thanks, Simone.
Nov 29, 8:03 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Thank you
Nov 29, 8:03 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Sr. Susan – Francesca Battistelli sings it
Nov 29, 8:04 PM
Carroll V (Guest): I just read the lyrics- beautiful! I will look forward to hearing it
Nov 29, 8:04 PM
VisitationSiste: Thank you!
Nov 29, 8:04 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): It gives me holy goosebumps
Nov 29, 8:04 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Ha!
Nov 29, 8:05 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I can’t wait to listen to it.
Nov 29, 8:05 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): wait until after the chat.. we still need your answers here
Nov 29, 8:05 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Ha, no prob.
Nov 29, 8:06 PM
VisitationSiste: 3. How can St. John the Baptist help us enter more deeply into the Advent season?
Nov 29, 8:07 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: For me, I want to be John…to know that the one I’ve been waiting for will be here soon!
Nov 29, 8:07 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Let him lead us and teach us how to make everything ready for Christ
Nov 29, 8:07 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: The one who will bring me hope, life, salvation…joy!
Nov 29, 8:07 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Let me stay on that straight path to Him.
Nov 29, 8:07 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): John is a picture of such intentional, active waiting for Jesus
Nov 29, 8:08 PM
VisitationSiste: JOhn the Baptist- a most loyal cousin too!
Nov 29, 8:08 PM
Carroll V (Guest): His call to Repentance AND his example of living simply and with focus/ fidelity/ willingness to do even what we are asked even when we feel inept
Nov 29, 8:09 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): never to make your life about yourself.. but always in connection with Jesus
Nov 29, 8:09 PM
Carroll V (Guest): Amen!
Nov 29, 8:09 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): John was sure no people pleaser
Nov 29, 8:09 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: He even accepted when Jesus went to him for baptism. He did what he was called to do to continue our salvation story.
Nov 29, 8:10 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Right you are Simone!
Nov 29, 8:11 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I must say though.. I was surprised that the adult John is linked with Advent
Nov 29, 8:12 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): is it about.. how he was waiting for Jesus too?
Nov 29, 8:12 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): help me out ladies
Nov 29, 8:12 PM
Dawn (Guest): yes, he anticipated Jesus coming and this is what we are called to do now
Nov 29, 8:13 PM
Carroll V (Guest): “Prepare the way” for Jesus theme, perhaps?
Nov 29, 8:13 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: He was waiting. All his work and preaching was to prepare people for Jesus’ coming, but he too was waiting
Nov 29, 8:13 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: He even asked…”Are you the One who would come?”
Nov 29, 8:13 PM
Dawn (Guest): But I consider his coming as an Infant and also a second coming
Nov 29, 8:14 PM
Carroll V (Guest): And we prepare for both during Advent.
Nov 29, 8:14 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): thank you everyone… all of a sudden it seems much clearer to me… the connection
Nov 29, 8:14 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Please, explain Dawn?
Nov 29, 8:14 PM
Dawn (Guest): A Second coming, Christ coming again
Nov 29, 8:15 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): fitting to the Readings of today.. Watch! Be Alert! The master can return anytime
Nov 29, 8:15 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Oh, I understand now…sorry.
Nov 29, 8:16 PM
VisitationSiste: Yes His second coming is also a part of Advent
Nov 29, 8:16 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I thought you were referring to John’s infancy and not Jesus.
Nov 29, 8:17 PM
Dawn (Guest): we do profess this in the Creed. oh, did I venture off track> sorry
Nov 29, 8:17 PM
VisitationSiste: In a way his infancy also prepared the way- he leaped and he was born first
Nov 29, 8:17 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: It makes sense to me now, sorry.
Nov 29, 8:17 PM
VisitationSiste: The Creed? No not there I do not think
Nov 29, 8:18 PM
VisitationSiste: But in Scripture
Nov 29, 8:18 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): from there Hi will come to judge the living and the dead ?
Nov 29, 8:18 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): He.. not Hi
Nov 29, 8:18 PM
Dawn (Guest): I was thinking of John anticipating Christ coming, then I connected it to him coming again
Nov 29, 8:18 PM
VisitationSiste: 4. How can we better use Advent to truly make Christmas an experience of Emmanuel, God with us?
Nov 29, 8:19 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I always think I fail Advent. Somehow it starts.. and then it is over.. and I think.. seriously?
Nov 29, 8:19 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: By focusing each day on the readings, which remind us of our salvation story and point us to what is to come
Nov 29, 8:20 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I feel the same way sometimes, but this year the quiet is deeper. The physical waiting is more noticeable for me and I am trying to recognize Him in the people around me.
Nov 29, 8:20 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: It does seem too short for all we need to do, Simone
Nov 29, 8:21 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): that sounds lovely Dorothy. You are truly living ” IN” Advent right now
Nov 29, 8:21 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: How is He living in me, in them. How am I His hands, His feet, His heart?
Nov 29, 8:21 PM
Carroll V (Guest): This week we can take baby steps in silence… each moment we are more present with Him now, will open us more to the fullness of “Emmanuel with us” in His Nativity
Nov 29, 8:22 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: The days are shorter, so the darkness is more noticeable. How do I share His light?
Nov 29, 8:22 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I notice this year, that the theme of ” desperation” before Jesus coming dwells up in me. The NEED for Jesus – more clearer
Nov 29, 8:22 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Yes, Carroll.
Nov 29, 8:22 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): a little bit like the helplessness – it has to be really bad – to appreciate the light
Nov 29, 8:22 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I am feeling something very similar to that, Simone.
Nov 29, 8:23 PM
Dawn (Guest): Im receiving Increasing devotion to praying the Rosary, everyday sometimes more
Nov 29, 8:23 PM
Carroll V (Guest): A most beautiful gift, Dawn!
Nov 29, 8:23 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I also think that I will meditate more on the mysteries this Advent. It sure fits.
Nov 29, 8:24 PM
VisitationSiste: and live it with our Blessed Mother who was waiting too
Nov 29, 8:24 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Advent grace for you Dawn
Nov 29, 8:24 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: It’s funny, I never “got” the mysteries, but after I’ve lived a bit longer…they are very beautiful.
Nov 29, 8:24 PM
Dawn (Guest): thank you. Yes, drawing closer to Mary
Nov 29, 8:24 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): see Sr. Susan.. I do not connect the waiting too much with Mary.
Nov 29, 8:25 PM
VisitationSiste: There’s lots of ways we wait though
Nov 29, 8:25 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Everything else.. but not the waiting
Nov 29, 8:25 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: But Mary did seem to be always waiting
Nov 29, 8:25 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I do not like waiting
Nov 29, 8:25 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Yes, of course Mary was waiting
Nov 29, 8:25 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I just do not make the connection
Nov 29, 8:26 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: I never did until I was waiting to have my daughter.
Nov 29, 8:26 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): In my head -the waiting was over for her -in the moment she had conceived Jesus.
Nov 29, 8:26 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Then He was here.. for her.. not for those around.. but for her
Nov 29, 8:26 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: It was exciting and scary.
Nov 29, 8:27 PM
Carroll V (Guest): As She carries us, we spend time with Her and wait with Her with the most trusting, peaceful sort of joyful anticipation… praying the Rosary is spending time with Her.
Nov 29, 8:27 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I like that.. “She carries us”..
Nov 29, 8:28 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Wow, thank you all for your sharing. This Advent will very different, and very rich because of all of your words.
Nov 29, 8:28 PM
Carroll V (Guest): And yours!
Nov 29, 8:28 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Each word had weight.
Nov 29, 8:28 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: What a blessing!
Nov 29, 8:28 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: We have been graced with so much to reflect on
Nov 29, 8:28 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Thank you, Carroll.
Nov 29, 8:29 PM
VisitationSiste: You are all graced with deep faith!
Nov 29, 8:29 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): I feel so blessed that I am chatting with all of you.
Nov 29, 8:29 PM
Carroll V (Guest): This group is such a Gift. Thank you everyone for being here!
Nov 29, 8:29 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: God is truly good!
Nov 29, 8:29 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): Yes, and thank you Sr. Susan for preparing it every week
Nov 29, 8:29 PM
VisitationSiste: Yes Have a blessed first week of advent!
Nov 29, 8:29 PM
Simone Robinson (Guest): You too Sister
Nov 29, 8:30 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Yes, thank you all, and thank you Sr. Susan for offering us this holy ground to share on.
Nov 29, 8:30 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: I don’t remember how I found you, but I am glad I did!
Nov 29, 8:30 PM
Dawn (Guest): Yes, thank you Sr Susan. Happy Advent to you and the sisters
Nov 29, 8:30 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Blessed and holy week!
Nov 29, 8:30 PM
Carroll V (Guest): We are glad too. Blessings All- Good Night.
Nov 29, 8:30 PM
Dawn (Guest): I think the same Carol Ann, providence led me here
Nov 29, 8:30 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: Well, have a blessed week. May we all share in joyful anticipation of Jesus’ coming.
Nov 29, 8:31 PM
Dawn (Guest): Good night everyone. Thank you all for being here, a real blessing.
Nov 29, 8:31 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Has to be Dawn
Nov 29, 8:31 PM
Dawn (Guest): Yes. 2014
Nov 29, 8:31 PM
Dorothy Solarino-Berman: You will all be in my prayers. Good night, all.
Nov 29, 8:31 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Has it been six years!
Nov 29, 8:32 PM
Dawn (Guest): or 2015….not sure around there. a blessed long time
Nov 29, 8:33 PM
Dawn (Guest): Happy to hear the children are coming to Mass.
Nov 29, 8:33 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: A new type of community. God can and will use everything
Nov 29, 8:34 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: More than ever. The giving tree we do every year was so wanted this year. It went up for one Mass last weekend a
Nov 29, 8:35 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: And there were more donors than children. We had to go back to Catholic Charities and ask for more children
Nov 29, 8:35 PM
Dawn (Guest): wonderful! and that they comethere, so it is not removed, apart from them. as it should be!
Nov 29, 8:37 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: I think most, if nit all, of the second group of angels were adopted today. People want so badly to give
Nov 29, 8:38 PM
Dawn (Guest): yes….because we were made to love.
Nov 29, 8:39 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: And this crisis has reminded more to do it now, while we can. Im just floored by the response
Nov 29, 8:40 PM
Dawn (Guest): I know. I am also. unbelievable things happening
Nov 29, 8:41 PM
Dawn (Guest): So, we pray. and hope. and ask for increase of faith. and for final preserverence/
Nov 29, 8:41 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: In the cloud of unknowing, the editor writes the cloud was written during the enlightenment that followed the plague. Are we experiencing that?
Nov 29, 8:42 PM
Dawn (Guest): Ive not read this, but have heard much about it. SHould I read it?
Nov 29, 8:42 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: we must watch and pray and never take our eyes off our Madter
Nov 29, 8:42 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Er Master. The Cloud is a masterwork on contemplative prayer . It can be difficult though
Nov 29, 8:43 PM
Dawn (Guest): oh yes, remember I heard of this from some Cistercian monks
Nov 29, 8:43 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: It is a beautiful work
Nov 29, 8:44 PM
Dawn (Guest): Thank you Carol Ann.
Nov 29, 8:44 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: You’re very welcome!
Nov 29, 8:46 PM
Dawn (Guest): Good night….
Nov 29, 8:46 PM
Carol Ann Chybowski: Good night! See you next week
Nov 29, 8:46 PM
Dawn (Guest): yes!
Nov 29, 8:46 PM
Dawn (Guest): God willing