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by Lindsay Schlegel   Today’s readings work together to create a reality check on one of my main #lifegoals, that is, loving as Jesus loved. In the first reading, the Lord gives specific dos [...]

by Joelle Maryn   “You are beautiful in every way my friend, there is no flaw in you”  ~ Song of Songs 4:7 MIRROR, MIRROR  I don’t know many women who look in the mirror and see no flaws. [...]

By Lori Ubowski   Parables are my jam. I have always loved hearing these fascinating stories Jesus told his listeners. As a child, I even watched a few animated series that brought the [...]

By Lucy Johnson As students head back to school this fall, those who are attending virtual or remote seem to miss seeing their classmates in-person most of all. Classmates are special. The Gospel [...]

By Katie Taylor   Matthew’s Gospel (21:28-32) challenges me to think, what is genuine obedience? Can we say no and then later change our minds? And do I believe growth and change are [...]

By Hilary Scheppers   “Are you envious because I am generous?” Has your generosity ever sparked contempt among your family members or your peers? Were you happy to be generous? This line, [...]

By Alyssa Bormes Sometimes I wonder what Jesus and John the Baptist did as kids. Sometimes I have wondered about it so much that I started a list of questions; I just found the list. Some of [...]

By Kelly Wahlquist In preparation for a WINE & Shrine Women’s Pilgrimage through Italy, our pilgrims receive the usual traveling tips—what to pack, temperatures to expect, where to get [...]

Who are you companions on the Quest for Truth, Justice, and Heroic Virtue – we look at Saints, Obstacles, and how God empowers us all to succeed! We take a special look at the Blessed [...]

by Lindsay Schlegel   At first glance, it seems that Jesus is ignoring the Canaanite woman who calls out to Him to heal her daughter in today’s Gospel reading. I don’t think I’m alone in [...]