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“Anyone who fails to go forward begins to go back, and love, I believe, can never be content to stay for long where it is.” —St. Teresa of Avila

Month: April 2016

Frassati Reflection: Savoring Beauty

I am still unpacking all of the beautiful words I soaked in during the Frassati retreat this past weekend, still marveling at the graces we experienced there. Those of you who weren’t able to be there with us were certainly there in spirit, and I hope we can share some of our experience with you,… Read More Frassati Reflection: Savoring Beauty

April 25, 2016April 26, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

7 Quick Takes: A Pilgrimage and New Discoveries

Linking up with Kelly. —1— On Saturday, I walked the Pilgrimage of New York, a fourteen-mile walk from the Mother Cabrini Shrine (near the Cloisters) to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine (near the Staten Island Ferry). We started at 9:00am and arrived at our destination for 6:00pm Mass. We lucked out and had beautiful… Read More 7 Quick Takes: A Pilgrimage and New Discoveries

April 22, 2016June 3, 2016 Erin2 Comments

Frassati Reflection: The Voice of the Shepherd

In today’s Gospel we find more shepherd imagery: Christ identifies Himself as the gate through which all the sheep can enter and find pasture. As human beings, we need guidance and support, and we all place our trust in someone or something in order to survive. Maybe we put our trust entirely in the hands… Read More Frassati Reflection: The Voice of the Shepherd

April 18, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

Over at Ignitum Today: How to Pray When You’re Sick

Whenever I have a cold or stomachache, or when I’m feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, I struggle to pray the way I normally do. But I know that in those moments, I shouldn’t just give up prayer altogether. In those times especially, I am in particular need of God’s guidance and grace, and even though I… Read More Over at Ignitum Today: How to Pray When You’re Sick

April 13, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

Frassati Reflection: The Food That Consumes Us

On this feast of St. Gemma Galgani: It is an easy love, O Jesus, to love someone that never gets angry with those who offend Him. Many times I have seen, O Jesus, that while justice demands that I be punished, You take steps to prevent this punishment, even to have it withdrawn. I have found… Read More Frassati Reflection: The Food That Consumes Us

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

7 Quick Takes: Springtime for Villanova

Linking up with Kelly. —1— I’m still reeling from Villanova’s championship win on Monday! I recapped this year’s amazing tournament yesterday. Today was the Villanova parade in Center City Philadelphia! —2— I had a really nice Easter Triduum a few weeks ago. I was able to take advantage of being in the city for Holy… Read More 7 Quick Takes: Springtime for Villanova

April 8, 2016June 3, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

A March Madness to Remember

(Warning: very long post about basketball ahead. If you’re not a fan of college basketball, proceed at your own risk.) March Madness is a big deal in my family. Both my parents went to basketball schools (Villanova for my mom, St. Joe’s for my dad), and while I didn’t like watching football growing up, I watched… Read More A March Madness to Remember

April 7, 2016April 8, 2016 Erin3 Comments

Frassati Reflection: From Fiat to Pietà

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. —Luke 1:38 This year, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord not on March 25 as per usual (exactly nine months before Christmas), but today, April 4. This is because March 25 fell on Good… Read More Frassati Reflection: From Fiat to Pietà

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

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