Spiritually Fit
Lent is a great time to become spiritually fit. Deanna talks about what that looks like in her life and wonders how it looks in yours.
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Lent Has Arrived
In making our plans for Lent, let's not get so caught up in our plans that we leave God out.
Daily Gospel Reflection for February 28, 2014
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.
Learning to let go
Our children grow up and become adults who have to make real life decisions. It's an adjustment with each decision.
Detours
Sometimes, the day does not go as planned but you just need to keep going.
Strength for the Journey
God often reminds us that we need to have both Him and community on our faith journey.
A Patron Saint for My Year
How can a patron saint help you grow in your spiritual journey?
Freedom From…or Freedom For?
When God frees us from something what does he free us for?
Daily Gospel Reflection for January 28, 2014
Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.
My Word for the Year: Trust
A new year means a new word to help guide our goal of growing in who God wants us to be.
Death into Life
A funeral reminds us of what Jesus has both given us and called us to.
A Christmas Scene: Reminder of Our Purpose
In her parish's beautiful Christmas scene, Deanna Bartalini is reminded of the ongoing journey from manger to Cross.
How’s Your Advent Going?
Advent plans don't always go according to plan, but it's not too late to begin.
Happy New Year!
Today we begin a new liturgical year with the season of Advent. Does it seem a bit odd that we begin the year with waiting? Shouldn’t a year begin with something more momentous than getting ready? The
It Takes Time
A minor shoulder injury reminds Deanna Bartalini of a few shared lessons between taking care of our physical health and our spiritual life.