The Lord has been leading me through some big changes and beautiful blessings lately. My year of service with Franciscan Mission Service ended in late July. This time serving in Washington DC was an unforgettable experience filled with so much growth. Shortly afterwards, He lead me to my new job. In August, I became theContinue reading “How I bring my faith into my office”
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St. Vitalis of Gaza
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Matthew 5:11 MisunderstoodI think we all know how it feels to be misunderstood. No matter the reason why, knowing that those around us don’t understand us makes us feel frustrated, disheartened, and most ofContinue reading “St. Vitalis of Gaza”
15 Saints Who Weren’t Too Young to be Saints
Ask Jesus to make you a Saint. After all, only he can do that. St. Dominic Savio Saints of All AgesWe often see icons of adults and old men and women, but we know that the Saints come from all walks of life and all ages. There are so many young Saints with steadfast faithContinue reading “15 Saints Who Weren’t Too Young to be Saints”
Why We Have to Set the World on Fire
I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! Luke 12:49 What does it mean to set the world on fire for Jesus? Does it mean that the whole world knows him? Maybe it means that the whole world loves him, or that the whole world follows him.Continue reading “Why We Have to Set the World on Fire”
A Saint for Mental Health Awareness Month
Saint Dymphna, martyr of purity, patroness of those who suffer with nervous and mental afflictions, beloved child of Jesus and Mary, pray to Them for me and obtain my request. St. Dymphna Prayer I think it’s awesome that St. Dymphna’s Feast day falls during Mental Health Awareness Month. I first heard about St. Dymphna outContinue reading “A Saint for Mental Health Awareness Month”
Christ Beside Me: A St. Patrick’s Day Reflection
Christ be within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ inquired, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. St. Patrick Returning to EvangelizeHere’s aContinue reading “Christ Beside Me: A St. Patrick’s Day Reflection”
The Greatest Kindness: A Reflection on St. Thomas Aquinas
The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists of leading him from error to truth. St. Thomas Aquinas As one of the greatest philosophers, theologians, and Doctors of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas had a gift of imparting God’s wisdom. Through teaching and writing, he discussed and defended the faith. His intelligence wasContinue reading “The Greatest Kindness: A Reflection on St. Thomas Aquinas”
St. Catherine of Alexandria
When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. Mathew 10:19 St. Catherine of Alexandria’s LifeSt. Catherine of Alexandria was an Egyptian princess who lived during the end of the 3rd century.Continue reading “St. Catherine of Alexandria”
For All the Saints
Love the Lord, all you his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride. Psalm 31:23 Who do you look up to?Do you have anyone in your life that you look up to? Do you have someone in your life that you admire, who always does such wonderfulContinue reading “For All the Saints”
It’s the Little Ways: A Reflection for St. Therese of Lisieux’s Feast Day
Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love. St. Thérèse of Lisieux Little Things with Great LoveToday is the feast day of one of my favorite Saints, St. Thérèse of Lisieux! She alwaysContinue reading “It’s the Little Ways: A Reflection for St. Therese of Lisieux’s Feast Day”
Radiant with Joy 