Author Archives: kmwanek

The past few months, the concept of spiritual poverty has continued to appear.  This concept has been brought to my attention in a few different podcasts I’ve listened to, several posts I’ve seen on social media, and in a book I’ve read recently.  This recurring theme has allowed me to reflect on how to liveContinue reading “Poor in Spirit”

A few weeks ago, an episode of a podcast I was listening to explored the idea of fruitfulness versus productivity.  If you’re like many people, you probably find yourself striving for ultimate productivity.  How many emails at work can we get through before the end of the day?  (I’ve finally come to the realization thatContinue reading “Fruitfulness versus Productivity”

This Friday, April 29, is exactly six months since the day my dad died.  Where has the time gone?  As I reflect on the last six months, there are a lot of thoughts that come to mind.  The many thoughts seem impossible to put into words in any coherent way, but this post is anContinue reading “Gratitude in the Grief”

“God is not just risen one day on the calendar but every day of the year.  Every day of the year Jesus Christ is risen from the grave, He’s defeated sin and death.  They have no power over us. Amen!”  If this doesn’t make us excited, I don’t think there is anything else that will. Continue reading “He’s Alive!”

 As Catholics, we’ve all heard the passion narrative so many times.  If we sincerely try to focus on it and allow ourselves to enter into a deep reflection as it is being read, we will hopefully be moved by it every time.  There is so much that happened in a short amount of time andContinue reading “From the Garden to the Cross”

Today’s Gospel (Monday-4/3) starts with one of my favorite verses.  The passage from John begins with, “Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ (John 8:12).”  The title of “Light of the World” is aContinue reading “Guided by the Light”

Every time I reflect on the Stations of the Cross, I am reminded of the saint name I chose for confirmation.  In the sixth station, Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.  This station has always stood out to me.  I remember choosing Veronica because I found her simple act of compassion towards Jesus to beContinue reading “Wiping the Face of Jesus”

Last week at work, an excel spreadsheet was sent to staff members and we were asked to “list our pronouns” on the document next to our names.  New email signatures and ID badges are being made and some staff from the DEI committee wanted to encourage all employees to have their “preferred pronouns” included.  (ForContinue reading “The Basis of Humanity”

For those of you who work desk jobs, you can probably relate to the struggle of trying to maintain good posture and being attentive for hours on end.  It is easy to become restless and to lose motivation.  What helps me to sit up straight and stay focused is my desk chair with a solidContinue reading “Leaning on Jesus”

A few days ago at work, conversation with a co-worker turned to faith.  (This is the same co-worker who had asked me about my faith and going to mass earlier this year).  The conversation involved discussion of Ash Wednesday, giving up things for Lent, not eating meat on Fridays and involved several questions.  She alsoContinue reading “Arms Wide Open”