Author Archives: kmwanek

Things were finally looking up and going well at work again after a long six months of instability and messiness at the organization, caused by financial struggles and almost all the staff quitting amid sexual assault charges against the director, along with several other issues.  Since March, we had a full team again and severalContinue reading “What we Need”

Over the past several weeks, an abundance of checks were sent to me (church treasurer), as people were determined to have their sacrificial giving in by the end of the fiscal year.  Often called “church dues”, it appeared to me that many people seem to take that term too literally and view being part ofContinue reading “More than Money”

There’s nothing quite like deep life chats late at night.  My older sister was home for the week, visiting from North Carolina, so naturally, the four of us siblings sat in the kitchen Saturday night talking until 1 AM.  Much of our conversation focused on our dad and how his Frontotemporal Dementia has continued toContinue reading “We are Weak”

Whenever I’m driving at night, particularly on country or back roads, I tend to go below the speed limit, making sure to keep my eyes peeled to all of my surroundings.  I’ve hit three deer in my eight years of driving.  I’ve learned to go slower than necessary, be more alert, and take notice ofContinue reading “God Moments”

“Do you not yet have faith?” (Mark 4:40).  This line from the Gospel we heard at mass this weekend really stood out to me.  Of course I have faith, I told myself as I was reflecting on this question.  As this line from the Gospel floated around in the back of my mind as massContinue reading “Our Lives are in Your Hands”

There’s a quote from Saint John Paul II in which he says, “Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.”  It’s a simple quote, yet filled with so much truth.  Many people have the mindset that following Jesus, being Catholic, and having faith is boring.  They think that it’s just about following a bunch of rulesContinue reading “A Wonderful Adventure”

From the moment the month of June started, it’s been everywhere.  It’s been shared on social media and on the news along with other forms of media/entertainment.  Organizations have made statements and updated logos.  Companies that create different products, whether it’s candy, cereal or clothing to name a few, have updated their packaging/designs.  Flags haveContinue reading “The Real Celebration of June”

A few days ago, a supervisor from my job in college passed away at the age of 41, after some health problems.  When I learned of this news, I was deeply saddened.  She positively impacted so many students, myself included, and staff at the university.  If I were to describe her with one word, itContinue reading “Be Bold”

At my job, aside from one or two people who are close to 40, all of my coworkers are at least twice my age.  This means one thing.  Every day, I can guarantee that I will be called into someone’s office to help them with a computer/technology issue or answer a question about how toContinue reading “Many Parts, One Body”

This weekend I did a half-marathon.  The in-person Cellcom event was cancelled and moved to a virtual format, which meant we had to do the race on our own.  Not being able to do the event in person, there were several things we missed out on.  There were no spectators/people to cheer, no water stations,Continue reading “The Ultimate Experience of our Faith”