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Sisters, in prayer recently an image that struck me was that of the wineskin. Jesus says, “You cannot put new wine in old wineskins”, yet how often do we try? We beg for newness, we ache for wholeness, we plead for resurrection, all the while clinging to the tattered rags that prevent us from receiving that which […]
The biggest lesson of today is this: Even when all seems lost, When all is stilled, and completely silent, Even in the mourning season, When there clarity or healing has yet to be found, He is moving. Today, we learn the meaning of hope. Having journeyed with Jesus through the Last Supper, His passion and […]
“What is the root of your reoccurring sins?” This was the bold question slipped into a Sunday homily that led me to do some ponderous digging. I thought about how we are all quite familiar with comparison which sometimes wilts into gossip or slander and has the capacity to corrode into envy, greed, or pride. […]
We are called to embrace the cross… Yet we often fight this calling, particularly with those crosses we did not think were meant for us. There are some crosses we are willing to suffer because we expect them and are prepared (to some degree) to suffer andembrace their weight (ex: the work it requires for […]
In today’s episode, we continue with our “Stories in the Middle” series with listening to our founder, Mary Kate Anthony’s, journey of finding freedom and healing from sexual addiction. Mary Kate shares how she believes that when it comes to sexual sins and wounds, women need self-compassion and community more than anything else and that […]
Dear Complacency, I’m bored. Sincerely, A future saint. Anyone who has met me knows that I am an avid fighter against apathy and has probably heard me rant about it on more than one occasion. I figured it was time that I put it in writing. First, let’s define complacency/apathy. The definitions I came across […]
In today’s episode, we kick off our season two theme of “stories in the middle” with listening to our very own Kateri Leonard’s beautiful story of redemption, the power of Confession, and the continual process of healing. If you relate to Kateri’s story and want to reach out to her directly you can always send […]
In today’s episode, we interview Melissa Tablada, a marriage & family therapist, an NFP instructor, and a soul core leader. She helps us debunk some of the common myths surrounding therapy as well as address the stigma surrounding therapy. Melissa reminds us that mental health struggles are NOT a reflection of our spiritual health and […]