Articles in 'Personal Reflections'
At 12, I Wanted to be a Carmelite Nun — But Life Got in the Way
At 12, I Wanted to be a Carmelite Nun — But Life Got in the Way
By Kevin J. Banet
Question: How is it, according to Saint Francis, that most daughters who enter religious life are unaware of the object, or purpose of religious life?
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This Holy Season
This Holy Season
By Marianne Giltner
This Holy Season
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Waiting with Hope
Waiting with Hope
By Daniel Mark
Waiting is the hardest part sometimes. But, we continue to wait and hope.
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All the World is a Manger: A Christmas Play
All the World is a Manger: A Christmas Play
By Yaz Johnson
This article encourages readers to see how God works through each of us, no matter our age or stage in life. Every season of life holds a unique purpose within the broader story of salvation. Drawing from Luke chapters 1 and 2, the narrative of Christ’s birth introduces a variety of characters—from infants to elders—each playing a meaningful role in His arrival. Interwoven with this Advent reflect
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Can We Make Dressing Up For Mass ‘A Thing’ Again?
Can We Make Dressing Up For Mass ‘A Thing’ Again?
By Michael Saffran
Former necktie-detester Michael Saffran offers sartorial advice to Catholic churchgoers — starting with: “Can we all agree to ditch the shorts and flashy T-shirts, please?”
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St Andrew
St Andrew
By Marianne Giltner
St Andrew
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It’s Time to Wake Up & Cast Off Deeds of Darkness!
It’s Time to Wake Up & Cast Off Deeds of Darkness!
By Katie Zalany
The season of Advent is a time to wake ourselves up, cast off deeds of darkness, and prepare better for the second coming of Christ.
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Here comes the Snow
Here comes the Snow
By Marianne Giltner
Here comes the Snow
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Once Humility is Acquired
Once Humility is Acquired
By Daniel Mark
Humility is a lot of work.
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Sun Still Rises
Sun Still Rises
By Lisa Livezey
Author Lisa Livezey reflects upon giving thanks in all circumstances.
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The creator is King: What it means to understand the depth of Christ's love and kingship
The creator is King: What it means to understand the depth of Christ's love and kingship
By Melissa Enaje
There are countless amount of times where the words "Christ the King" appears, whether in school or church names, to the November feast day, "Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe." A new depth of this meaning was revealed to my heart: the juxtaposition of Christ's undeniable kingship set against the backdrop of his crowning act of humility by dying on the cross.
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It stayed
It stayed
By Chase Imoru
A poem inspired by the origin story of the moon.
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How Much Love Is Jesus feeling from Us?
How Much Love Is Jesus feeling from Us?
By Eileen Renders
This article asks us to reflect on how we show, or express our love for Christ? What do we sacrifice for His sake?
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Going a bit overboard
Going a bit overboard
By Janet Cassidy
How is your self-discipline during this season of temptations?
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When I close my eyes
When I close my eyes
By Marianne Giltner
When I close my eyes
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What part of our body and soul constitutes our Spirit?
What part of our body and soul constitutes our Spirit?
By Eileen Renders
We have heard of a Strong Spirit, a Good Spirit, and may wonder exactly what is our Spirit, where is it, and what does it do? This reading will provide a few of those answers.
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Wear the Miraculous Medal
Wear the Miraculous Medal
By Marianne Giltner
Wear The Miraculous Medal
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