Tag Archives: Luke 1:26-38

A Wondrous Thought

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Esther Hizsa

After the angel Gabriel’s visit, Mary woke to a new reality. The pondering of her heart emerged on her lips as she washed the dishes and passed by the beggars on her way to fetch water. “My soul glorifies the … Continue reading →

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The Question That Makes It Hard Not to Fear

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

The Angel Gabriel appeared to meagain this year and announced,“You will conceive and bear the Christ Child.”  Hardly containing his exuberance, he went on.“Beloved and cherished one,you have been chosen to participate in God’s grand projectto save the cosmos and everything … Continue reading →

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Being the Odd One Out

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Esther Hizsa

Finally, I thought as I placed a mat in front of our door. Now our doorway matched the other three that open onto the breezeway. We are no longer the odd one out. On a Zoom call that week, a … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Wish

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Esther Hizsa

It’s a new year, and I would love to leave my old identity behind. Remember in “Undoing My Life” God asked me to let go of my identity as the Rejected One? That undoing continues whenever I feel rejected. I hate it when that happens. I … Continue reading →

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This Annunciation

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Esther Hizsa

This Annunciation I was the angel chosen to greet the one with God in her womb. Light illuminated her face her hands her words light warm with wonder hushed  held my soul yet no Fra Angelico will ever paint this annunciation … Continue reading →

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A Wondrous Thought

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

After the angel Gabriel’s visit, Mary woke to a new reality. The pondering of her heart emerged on her lips as she washed the dishes and passed by the beggars on her way to fetch more water. “My soul glorifies the Lord,” … Continue reading →

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What If Mary Had Said, “No”?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her she had found favour with God and was going to give birth to God’s son. Mary wondered how this could possibly be true since she was a virgin but responded with … Continue reading →

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