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Almost Human
Just a quick word of explanation: this post is very atypical for me, but I have had a very strong urge to add this to my blog since the moment that I first dreamed of it. I had dabbled in short story...
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4 Ways to Work on Your Prayer Life This Summer
So, the summer months are upon us. Most students are out of school. Those who teach those students are getting a small breather before preparing for the next year. I know for me, summer was an easy...
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Wake Me Up God!
This past winter in Michigan was L-O-N-G! There was much snow, much ice and many dark days. This had an effect on my prayer time. I got lazy. I wanted to stay in bed where it was warm. Sleeping...
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Saint of the Day: St. Aloysius Gonzaga
St. Aloysius Gonzaga The first-born son of seven kids, his parents had high hopes for him. His family was aristocratic and he was set to inherit it all. His dad wanted more than anything for him to...
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A Child’s Lesson on Heaven
One of my favorite aspects of my job is when I have the chance to teach the children. Unfortunately, as the Assistant Director, I don’t get to do that as often as I would like. I spend an inordinate...
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How to Pray When the Words Won’t Come
At some point in life each of us finds ourselves at a loss for what to say to God. It is usually at a time of intense trial. The pain of disease, agony of loss, or sting of betrayal leave us...
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“Ha! Wonder What the Cleaning Crew Thought?”
“Ha! Wonder what the new cleaning crew thought?” This was my first thought as I walked back into my office after the Fourth of July holiday weekend. You see, I have a new picture on my desk….. I...
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The Pope App
If you are like me, you like to try to keep up with all of the wonderful things Pope Francis is saying and doing to embody, proclaim, and inspire us all to live out the Gospel and God’s message of...
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Loving Christ and Hating His Church: A Conversion Confession
It’s been a long time since I’ve felt rejected upon walking into a church. Sure, people continue to stare when I show up for daily Mass, but I know why. It’s not because they don’t want me there, but...
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The Other Side
I never felt called to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. When I was a child, lay people never distributed the Eucharist during mass, this was a job for the priests. In the back of...
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Young Catholic Saint of the Day: St. Irais
To support the martyrs currently losing their lives in Iraq, I want to share a ancient martyr with you today. St. Irais was only 12-years-old. One day, when she was helping the other women collect...
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The Perfect Bouquet
Ever wonder why a bride carries a bouquet of flowers? I Googled it. I found that since ancient times, brides have carried flowers, herbs and even garlic for reasons like masking body odor from...
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We are all beggars.
Today I met a friend at Chipotle for lunch. We drove separately so once we were finished we parted ways. He went to the restroom and I walked out to my car to drive home. As I walked out of Chipotle,...
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Listening to the Peace
Many of you know that I am a Lay Dominican. This journey began just a few years ago and I am hoping to make final promises by the end of next year. During my formation, I have had assignments for...
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The Communion of Saints at Its Best
My son married the most incredible woman last Saturday and while the nuptial mass and reception were jam-packed with friends, family, tradition, music, laughs and love, I had a calm about me all day....
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