
Reflections on Faith, Formation, and Friendship
Little moments on the journey of an OCIA Sponsor. Reflections on small encounters and big ideas—where faith meets curiosity, and ordinary moments reveal something deeper.
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Kneelers: From Ancient Stones to a Modern Church Controversy
At first glance, kneelers appear to be simple church furniture and padding for tired knees. In reality, they are the latest chapter in a story that stretches back thousands of… Read more ⇢
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Nine Things to Reflect on in the New Year.
As a new year begins, it’s a good time to pause and reflect. I hope some of these nine reflections can help guide your days, shape your choices, and keep… Read more ⇢
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The Island
I recently had a vivid dream that stayed with me long after I woke up. It wasn’t dramatic in the way nightmares are, but quiet, beautiful, and unsettling. As I… Read more ⇢
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A Pilgrimage to St. Charbel in the Middle of Las Vegas
This year I traveled to Las Vegas for the Amazon re:Invent Conference—an event filled with AI breakthroughs, cloud services, and lots of technical innovation. But just outside the towering hotels… Read more ⇢
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The Most Unexpected Holy Place in America: An Old Wendy’s With More Artifacts Than Anywhere Outside the Vatican
Stranger than fiction: the largest collection of Catholic religious artifacts outside the Vatican isn’t tucked inside a basilica, a museum, or a monastery. It sits beneath the brick exterior of… Read more ⇢
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Who Was the First Jesuit Priest to Reach Ohio?
On 3 August 1749, Father Joseph-Pierre de Bonnecamps, S.J. became the first Jesuit whose presence in Ohio is fully documented. Serving as chaplain, mathematician, and cartographer on Céloron de Blainville’s… Read more ⇢
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Listening Prayer: Letting Scripture Speak First
A lot of people talk about listening prayers; sitting in quiet, waiting for God to speak; but I know that sometimes silence can feel intimidating. For me, I’ve found it… Read more ⇢
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Belmead: Where Grace Turns Back the Soil
A friend invited me to spend the weekend at Belmead, a quiet stretch of land that rises above the James River in Virginia. We walked the fields where oaks lean… Read more ⇢
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The Golden Thread: Finding Your Confirmation Saint
In just 30 minutes, you can trace the story of your faith and discover which saint walks most closely beside you.This simple reflection, called The Golden Thread, turns your spiritual… Read more ⇢
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When Peace Demands Courage: A Soldier’s Reflection on Just War
Many who have worn the uniform know that the hardest questions don’t end when the battle does. Soldiers wrestle with honor, guilt, pride, and loss — and sometimes with the… Read more ⇢
