The Frozen Plant

The Frozen Plant


“Warm greetings to you. We are in Day 13 of Advent,
and welcome to Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic —
where simple moments of daily life
prepare our hearts for the gentle coming of Christ.”


“Today’s story begins in a winter garden…
with a plant that looked completely lifeless.”



“After a night of heavy frost,
a gardener walked into his backyard
and saw one of his small potted plants
frozen stiff.
Its leaves drooped,
its color had faded,
and for a moment it looked
as though all life had slipped out of it.
He bent down, touched its cold surface,
and whispered,
‘Poor thing… the frost was too harsh.’
His neighbor, passing by, smiled and said,
‘Just wait for the sun.’
Hours later,
as the sunlight slowly warmed the earth,
a tiny bit of color returned to the plant.
By late afternoon,
its leaves lifted gently —
not all at once,
but slowly…
delicately…
as if hope itself were stretching
after a long, cold night.”


“There are seasons of life
where the soul feels frozen.
A disappointment that chills the heart…
a word that wounds…
a prayer that seems unanswered…
a chapter of waiting that feels too long.
You look at yourself and think,
‘I should be stronger by now…
I should have more faith…
I should be doing better than this.’
But Advent whispers a different truth:
Even the healthiest hearts
experience winter.
Even the strongest disciples
face days when their inner life feels numb.
But frost is not final.
The Sun of Justice — Christ Himself —
comes gently,
not with fire that scorches,
but with warmth that restores.
Your soul may feel cold today,
but God is already working
beneath the surface —
quietly thawing,
softening,
reviving what you thought was gone.
Healing is slow,
but it is sure.”


“So today, pause and ask yourself:
‘Which part of my heart feels frozen?’
Hold that place gently before God.
Let Him warm it with His quiet presence.
And whisper this simple Advent prayer:
‘Lord, thaw what is cold in me…
and bring my heart back to life.’
This is Tiny Advent Parables with Fr. Dominic.
May God’s warmth gently reach you today.”


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Episode 2 Finding Solace in the Lord

Episode 2 Finding Solace in the Lord

Welcome, to the show 2 Minutes with the Lord, This is the second episode of our podcast, “Finding Solace in the Lord.” I’m your host Father Dominic Veigas SVD and in this episode , we embark on a journey of spiritual introspection, drawing comfort and strength from the Scriptures and heartwarming real-life stories The Source of Comfort In times of uncertainty and hardship, the Bible offers us reassurance and solace. As we read in Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” This verse reminds us that even in our lowest moments, God’s comforting presence is with us. I once met an individual who lost his job unexpectedly. He turned to prayer and meditation, finding solace in God’s words. Through faith, he discovered new opportunities and emerged from the situation stronger and more resilient. Life’s storms can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. In Matthew 8:26, Jesus calmed the storm, telling His disciples, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” This powerful reminder teaches us to find peace through unwavering faith. Amidst our struggles and grief, leaning one’s faith and gives us a profound sense of peace. This journey becomes a testament to the transformative power of finding solace in the Lord. Surrendering to God’s will can lead us to inner peace. In Proverbs 3:5-6, we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our understanding. When we release control and submit to His guidance, we find solace in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Lastly, finding solace in the Lord enables us to share comfort and compassion with others. In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, it is written, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” I witnessed a community coming together to support a grieving family. Their genuine love and empathy were born out of their own experiences of finding solace in the Lord during difficult times. As we conclude this episode of “Finding Solace in the Lord,” I hope the biblical wisdom and heartfelt stories we’ve shared have touched your heart and reminded you of the boundless comfort available through faith.

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Episode 01 The Power of Faith

Episode 01 The Power of Faith

We start the journey with exploring our faith journey. There are times when our foundation of Faith is at the crossroads. What is our response ? Let us listen to this podcast episode that gives you momentum to strengthen your faith in the Lord.

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