Category: Missions

Break Me Open: The Discomforts of Evangelization

Break Me Open: The Discomforts of Evangelization

[ 12 ] November 19, 2012 AD |

Often, I wonder what an authentically Catholic, person-centered approach to evangelization looks like.  So many goods, particularly sex, love, the body, and the family, have been twisted and misinterpreted by the culture.  The truth is ours to reclaim. I still can feel the floor under my little carpet square.   Seven years ago, I went [...]

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Mission is … a heart to serve and love

Mission is … a heart to serve and love

[ 1 ] July 27, 2012 AD |

Meghan’s parents were with her as she waited to check in at the airport. Her father asked her again, “Why are you doing this?” With honest simplicity, she replied, “Dad, like I’ve told you, I can’t explain it. I just know I have to do this.” What was it that Meghan felt so compelled to [...]

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The Kitchen Is My Mission Field

The Kitchen Is My Mission Field

[ 7 ] July 19, 2012 AD |

The only time I have ever wanted to be a missionary of any sort was when I met a Franciscan sister from Togo.  She was radiant, especially because her love of Christ was obvious in every word she spoke and movement she made.  I was drawn to her and as she spoke of her order’s [...]

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