The Saints as heroesBecause I went to Catholic school, I was blessed to be surrounded by pictures and stories of the Saints throughout my childhood. From a young age, these holy men and women were my heroes and role models, and I wanted to be just like them. I loved hearing the stories of SaintsContinue reading “Can I be a Saint?”
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Proclaiming the Gospel: This Sunday’s Gospel 5/16/2021
For this Sunday’s Gospel and other Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, click here! After three years of being with Him for His public ministry, the Apostles were about to say goodbye to Jesus. The last thing that He told them before He Ascended into Heaven became known as theContinue reading “Proclaiming the Gospel: This Sunday’s Gospel 5/16/2021”
How I Find the Book of Judges Relatable
Catching up on the Bible I’ve been delving into scripture a lot this year. One of my spiritual goals for 2021 is to read the whole Old Testament, but during my break in April, I had lost a lot of my momentum. As my break came to a close, I found myself catching up onContinue reading “How I Find the Book of Judges Relatable”
Jesus’ and a Mother’s Love: This Sunday’s Gospel 5/9/2021
For this Sunday’s Gospel and other Mass readings, click here! Jesus and His disciples are gathered around the table. Having finished the Last Supper, Jesus gives His friends a few last words of wisdom before His Passion begins. I can imagine the disciples listening to Him intently. He shares important instructions, theological truths, and mostContinue reading “Jesus’ and a Mother’s Love: This Sunday’s Gospel 5/9/2021”
We’re All Called to be Disciples
Growing in DiscipleshipI noticed that I write about discipleship often in my blogs. This subject has become an important part of my faith journey, and as followers of Christ, we’re all called to be His disciples. You might think that the only disciples lived 2000 years ago and encountered Jesus face-to-face, but we can stillContinue reading “We’re All Called to be Disciples”
This Sunday’s Gospel: May 2, 2021
For this Sunday’s Gospel and other Mass readings, click here! I sat on a beautiful porch in Florida, changed forever after returning from a mission trip in Nicaragua. My team and I sat in a circle for a debriefing session before we parted ways and returned to our respective campuses for the rest of theContinue reading “This Sunday’s Gospel: May 2, 2021”
Resting to Restore
It’s been a while!I’m back! It’s been a minute (about 28 days) since I posted a blog like this on Radiant with Joy, and it’s simply because I needed a break. It started as a short one, but I didn’t realize until I was in the middle of it that I needed more time thanContinue reading “Resting to Restore”
This Sunday’s Gospel: April 25, 2021
For this Sunday’s Gospel and other Mass readings, click here! When I think of sheep, I think of them as adorable fluffy animals. They always look so pure and perfect for snuggling. But they’re also and fragile, and they need to be watched and cared for. Because sheep are so precious, they need to beContinue reading “This Sunday’s Gospel: April 25, 2021”
Good Friday: The Most Passionate Love Story
The Greatest Love StoryI used to love dramatic romance novels, the kind where a couple fights to protect their relationship against all odds. I would root for them as they clung to each other through obstacle after obstacle. I would swoon over grand gestures of one’s love and passionate scenes of intimacy. Oftentimes, the storyContinue reading “Good Friday: The Most Passionate Love Story”
How the Annunciation Reminds me of Discernment
Revealing His WillI love to reflect on the Annunciation, when Gabriel appeared to Mary and told her that she would be the Mother of God. It resonates with me for several reasons, including Mary’s fiat, or her response to the Annunciation, meaning “let it be done.” In this moment, Mary learned of God’s plan forContinue reading “How the Annunciation Reminds me of Discernment”
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