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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”

On Friday I texted my sibling group chat to see what we were getting our mom for Mother’s Day and then for her birthday a week later.  Of course, they had all decided on their own gifts, abandoning the idea of all going in on a gift together.  This left me trying to come upContinue reading “Giving to the One who Gives Everything”

When it comes to driving and navigating, I have no sense of direction and I get lost easily.  One time in high school, I was leaving a meeting at night and needed to follow someone to find my way back from a church that is ten minutes from my house.  Needless to say, my directionalContinue reading “Finding the Way”

There are a lot of different names for Jesus and many different ways we can picture him.  Good Shepherd is one of my favorite titles for who Jesus is.  Just as a shepherd gathers his sheep and protects them, Jesus gathers us up as his flock and protects us.  He calls out to us asContinue reading “Following the Good Shepherd”

Reading through the Gospel for today (Monday 4/19), there is one part that stands out to me.  “Jesus answered them and said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you are looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate the loaves and were filled.  Do not work for food that perishes butContinue reading “Food that Endures”

On Friday I was writing a talk that I had to give at a retreat the next day.  I was asked to give a reflection for Saturday’s retreat back in February.  Why did I wait until the last minute to write the talk?  There is no real reason I can think of besides the busynessContinue reading “We Need Retreats”