But most of all, I am hopeful because on a silent night long ago, one star stood out in the darkness above all the rest.

When we honestly ask ourselves “what is most real?”, our answer will likely be the thing that influences our lives the most.

Serving my husband and children with love, humility, and joy is how I can love the Lord above all else and love my neighbor as myself.

Perhaps Our Lord will soon be roused. We can hope. And perhaps when he is roused the storm of this year will be calmed.

Living in reality means recognizing God in every detail of life.