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Fr. Dave Pivonka begins the film Sign of Contradiction by saying that St. Francis has to be more than just a birdbath. My maternal great-grandfather was named Francis, presumably named for someone before him who was named for St. Francis. My mother was named the feminine variant, Frances, and then passed the name onto me. […]
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The original fire in Joelle Maryn’s life was not a metaphor. When she was six years old, her family suffered a house fire that took the life of her sister. This unspeakable trauma rattled her entire family, but it swallowed her father whole. Alcohol and a lifelong, consuming sense of guilt fueled his poor treatment […]
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At the end of Lent, the celebration of the Paschal Mystery shows how the Lenten journey of purification culminates in the free and loving gift of self to the Father. —St. John Paul II, “Message of the Holy Father John Paul II for Lent 1997” What begins as an exciting promise of grace, renewal, and charity […]
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His truth, His beauty, His goodness: A Catholic Reflection on Technology and Faith in the Digital Age Type “Catholic, creativity, technology” into your Google search bar. You’ll find countless references to Blessed Carlo Acutis (soon to be canonized in April), the millennial teenager who sharpened a love for computer programming into his spiritual weapon of […]
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Beauty is truth, truth beauty. — John Keats St. Cecilia Feast Day: November 22 When asked about the steadfast nature of her faith, my best friend’s mother told me that she need only point to flowers as proof of God’s love for us: Only a perfect love could create something of such perfect beauty for […]
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“Jesus honored her before all ages and will honor her for all ages. No one comes to Him, nor even near Him, no one is saved or sanctified, if he too will not honor her. This is the lot of Angels and of men.” – St. Maximilian Kolbe There isn’t a day when I don’t seek […]
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On the feast of St. Joan of Arc, let us remember that life is a courageous adventure through every new experience and obstacle “I am not afraid, I was born to do this” has repeated over and over in my mind this morning on the feast of St. Joan of Arc as I sip a cup […]
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“Most Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus, help my heart to persevere in all that is holy” (St. Rita of Cascia). Originally published in Catholic Women in Business. “Why Me, Lord?” We often reflect on our day in the moments right before sleep. Tossing and turning, we replay scenarios, conversations, and interactions, the seconds all gone but […]
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“All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful” (Flannery O’Connor). Originally published by Catholic Women in Business. The eerily saturated ambiance and darkly underexposed sky before the coming of a storm evokes a strong fear of the unknown in so many, and it sticks with me from childhood. I […]
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Written by guest blog writer, Sr. Christina M. Neumann Sharing one’s story isn’t always easy. However, as a Franciscan sister, it’s something I’ve been asked to do from time to time. On one such instance, I sat down beforehand to think and pray more about what I would say. As I did so, my four […]
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