David Sandel

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Walking in the faith of Christ The Lord said, “Ask for a sign from your God.” But Ahaz answered, “I will not ask!” We’re jumping onto the last week of Advent. Three weeks have passed. Have I asked...

Saturday, December 17, 2022 Chris Sandel’s birthday (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) A few stories shared upon the birthday of our son Chris … Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus, who is called the Christ. Thus the total number of generations...

Friday, December 16, 2022 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) A classical Christmas pageant Observe what is right, do what is just, for my salvation is about to come. Anna narrated the Christmas story, and Erin held the baby. Both very tall, both in the upper grades of Austin Classical School,...

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Living in the Kingdom of God I am the creator of the heavens, designer and maker of the earth. I did not create it to be a waste, but designed it to be lived in. I am the Lord.  And there...

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Harmonies in the manger I will change and purify the lips of all peoples, that they all may call upon the name of the Lord and serve him with one accord. You all know...

Monday, December 12,, 2022 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Handmaid of the Lord Silence, all mankind in the presence of the Lord! For he stirs forth from his holy dwelling. December, 1531. The young man on a hill outside Mexico City saw Mary four...

Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Least in the kingdom of heaven Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another? Jesus didn’t answer the question with words. Go and tell John what you hear and see. There are...

Saturday, December 10, 2022 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) The supernatural life (and death) of St. Francis Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight his paths: All flesh shall see the salvation of God. Margaret spent the morning at our apartment saying goodbye and praying with our friend Sandy,...

Friday, December 9, 2022 (click here to listen to or read today’s scriptures) Go out to meet the Lord Wisdom is vindicated by her works. Wisdom comes and goes in my life. And my “works” reflect that. One moment I’m thinking about neighbors taking all the parking places in front of our apartment, and...