Advent Retreat (2010)

A Poem for the New Year

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 12/20/2010

We’ve sung and heard the popular stanza of this poem, “Ring Out, Wild Bells,” but it is from a much longer piece named “In Memoriam A.H.H.” Alfred Lord Tennyson wrote it in memory of Arthur Henry Hallam, a close friend and the fiancé of Tennyson’s sister. Hallam died suddenly at the age of 22. Over [...]

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Prayer on the Run

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 12/13/2010

Enjoy this poem by Vinita Hampton Wright about “Prayer on the Run” during the Advent season from Loyola Press.

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How to Have Fun When All around You Are Getting Grumpy

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 12/06/2010

Blogger Vinita Hampton Wright offers tips for enjoying this Christmas season, despite all of the distractions from Loyola Press.

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Gabriel’s Visit

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 12/02/2010

We begin Advent by remembering the angel Gabriel’s visit to young Mary. Last year, as part of my own Advent meditation, I wrote these poems. I hope you enjoy them.

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Day 4: Advent Online Retreat, with the Loyola Press bloggers

by Vinita Hampton Wright on 12/01/2010

Today’s post is from dotMagis by Meredith Gould. In this post, Meredith reflects about the reasons Advent is her favorite season.

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