Constant Wonder

• A Miracle Makes You Want to Dance - December 9

  Amateur astronomers tracking Jupiter dance and laugh about a discovery, leading to a reflection on what makes a miracle. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, Director of the Vatican Observatory

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• Be Not Afraid - December 8

  When an angel shows up in scripture, its first words are often "be not afraid." Who are these creatures, and what role do they play in Christian doctrine and tradition? Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Ed Simon, author of "Elysium: A Visual History of Angelology"

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• Bells Ring Out for Charity - December 7

  Generosity is contagious . . . and sometimes competitive—in the best way possible! Stories from a Salvation Army bell-ringer. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent tradition with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: David Hudson, former National Commander of The Salvation Army officer

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• Celebrating the Creation During Advent - December 6

  How children can learn from the Creation story to love Advent. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Kelli Ann Wilson, blogger at "Around the Year: A Journey Through the Seasons of Nature and the Christian Year"

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• Love Has a Ripple Effect (#LightTheWorld) - December 5

  When he was a teen, Isaac Ogutu’s family was gifted a cow by an English farmer, and their lives were transformed. Now, years later, Isaac works with Ripple Effect to lift other families out of poverty, too. Guests: Isaac Ogutu, Farm Systems and Sustainability Officer, Ripple Effect Paul Stuart, CEO, Ripple Effect Learn more or donate to Ripple Effect here: https://rippleeffect.org/us

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