Welcome back to my series of blogs titled, “Have you ever wondered?” In my last blog we explored God’s call to the Ordained Priesthood and reflected on the primary role of the ordained priest as capacitating the laity for their … Continue reading
Vocations
The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run
This is the first in a series of guest blogs from Thomas Nightengale who knew Father Rother personally. Thomas will give his thoughts on the Beatification which he will attend in September. The title is taken from the book that … Continue reading
Have You Ever Wondered #9
Welcome back to my series of blogs titled, “Have you ever wondered?” All of the blogs in this series have begun with and continue to ask the big questions, “Who am I?” “Do I have a purpose?” … Continue reading
St. Gianna & St. Josemaria: Patron Saints of Work/Life Balance
Everyone needs a few more heavenly intercessors. Sure, our guardian angels watch over us, but why not enlist the aid of the saints as well? “All Christians should adopt their own patron saints,” it says on the Catholicism channel of … Continue reading
Encountering God’s Mercy at the Monastery
Recently, Pope Francis released a new book entitled “The Name of God is Mercy” (which I highly recommend!) as part of his desire for the Church to celebrate this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. In this interview the … Continue reading
Reflecting on Blessed Mother Casini
Servants of God, the Venerable, the Blessed and the Saints reveal God’s infinite creativeness. Each one has a gift to share with the world. We call those gifts charisms: extraordinary grace given to individual Christians for the good of others. … Continue reading
Ordained Priest – Savior or Sanctifier?
Ordained Priest – Savior or Sanctifier? Sister Joyce Candidi, OSHJ Welcome back to my series of blogs titled, “Have you ever wondered?” In my last blog we explored God’s call to the lay state, either as a married couple or … Continue reading
To Be a Lay Person – What’s the Big Deal?
To Be a Lay Person – What’s the Big Deal? Sister Joyce Candidi, OSHJ Welcome back to my series of blogs titled, Have You Ever Wondered? In my last blog we explored our God-given purpose in life which ultimately is … Continue reading
Do I Really Have a Purpose?
Welcome back to my series of blogs titled, “Have you ever wondered?” In my last blog we explored why God created us. In brief, God created us to love … Continue reading
“ARE YOU NUTS?!” (Mother Theodora’s Vocation Story)
“ARE YOU NUTS?!” (Mother Theodora’s Vocation Story) “ARE YOU NUTS?!” Those were the words that constantly went through my head about nineteen years ago, when I realized that I was serious about entering religious life. I asked God, “ARE YOU … Continue reading