“I’m all you have forgotten, I am all that you have not been, I am in you – all of this is within you. Let the journey begin, Amen. I am in you, Amen.” – lyrics from Danielle Rose’s “God is.”
Category: Inspiration
Emmanuel: The Plea and the Promise
EWTN has a good story for the 4th Sunday of Advent, “God is with us.” 
Father Thomas Rosica explains “…In the name ‘Emmanuel,’ we find the answer to humanity’s deepest longings for God throughout the ages. Emmanuel is both a prayer and plea (on our behalf) and a promise and declaration on God’s part. When we pronounce the word, we are really praying and pleading: “God, be with us!” And when God speaks it, the almighty, eternal, omnipresent Creator of the world is telling us: “I am with you” in this Child. In the baby Jesus, God is “with us,” not merely to bless us in some sort of cameo appearance at one difficult moment in history. Nor is God with us in that he is going to use Jesus to help us, protect us, rescue us from danger and guide us. No — the little Lord Jesus asleep in the manger of Bethlehem is “God with us” because he is God.” — see Father Rosica’s full reflection here http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=110189
The Digital Story of the Nativity
A modern twist…Advent lights my way
“Jesus, I need you to reconcile and renew all that is inside.” – lyrics from Danielle Rose’s song Shelter Your Name
Free Hugs Campaign touches millions
With more than 65 million views on YouTube (twice as many who watch the Super Bowl!), this video has left its mark on popular culture.
Truly Amazing Christmas Lights Show
“Christmas” sign removed, then restored
PHILADELPHIA – A “Christmas Village” sign at a market near City Hall was changed to a more generic “Village” sign after complaints about cultural insensitivity, reported Reuters.
The change, however, immediately brought a swarm of protest. “If we are to be a truly diverse and inclusive community, we must certainly be respectful of all the various celebrations that occur during this time of year,” the Archdiocese of Philadelphia said in a statement. “Christmas deserves its rightful place among those.”
After the story hit the Internet more calls came in from around the country.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter told Reuters that after reflecting on the matter, he asked the market’s manager to restore the word “Christmas” because the market, which sells gifts for the holidays, is a business and not a religious site.
The Flash Mob Choir that inspired millions
Past flash mobs have been fun to watch, like when an organized group shows up in a department store and slow dances in sync, but this is one flash mob with a message, and it’s already racked up over 10 million views on YouTube:
Let There Be Light…
Today is LightsMyWay’s birthday! It’s also the day the Church celebrates the Immaculate Conception of Mary, so let us start with a passage from the most inspiring book of all time:
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good.” – Genesis 1:1-3
LightsMyWay believes we all carry this original light source within us. And the way to reach the light is through the stories we share.
Sharing your faith story is an essential part to your mission on earth because it is original. There is no other story like yours. If you do not share your story, it will be lost forever. Sharing your story builds a bridge from your heart to the hearts of others. Share your story of inspiration, faith or hope, and lets light the way!
“Those who believe in the Son of God have the testimony of God in them.”
1 John 5:10