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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: July 2016

Frassati Reflection: Pressed but Not Crushed

Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. —Matthew 20:26–28 Just like the mother of… Read More Frassati Reflection: Pressed but Not Crushed

July 25, 2016July 25, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

7 Quick Takes: Unisphere, Ukulele, and (Ugly) Uniforms

Linking up with Kelly. —1— I celebrated the Fourth of July with a family cookout on the 2nd, followed by fireworks in New York City on the 4th. It was raining, but I was watching from a balcony, so I was able to duck inside (out of the elements) for most of the night. On… Read More 7 Quick Takes: Unisphere, Ukulele, and (Ugly) Uniforms

July 22, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

Frassati Reflection: Something Greater Than Jonah

When I saw the Gospel reading for today, I was immediately reminded of scripture scholar Dr. Brant Pitre’s analysis of this passage, and I thought I would share it with you all today. He digs deep into the text and gives a beautiful reflection on how the universality of the Church is itself a sign of… Read More Frassati Reflection: Something Greater Than Jonah

July 18, 2016July 19, 2016 Erin1 Comment

Frassati Reflection: Ora et labora

St. Benedict gives us a remarkable example of discipline. His simple motto, Ora et labora—pray and work—is still relevant to our own lives, so many centuries after his death. We need both prayer and work in order to live a truly Christian life and finish the race. If we were to embrace prayer without also embracing… Read More Frassati Reflection: Ora et labora

July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

Over at Ignitum Today: The Little Saint of Great Mercy

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Maria Goretti, the Little Saint of Great Mercy. Her story reminds us that we are never beyond hope, that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. By forgiving her murderer and praying for his conversion, she not only kept herself from falling into sin; she reached… Read More Over at Ignitum Today: The Little Saint of Great Mercy

July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

Frassati Reflection: Happy Feast of Pier Giorgio!

As we celebrate both the founding of our nation and the feast of our patron, Bl. Pier Giorgio, let us turn to him in prayer and ask that his example might guide and inspire us to be united in our devotion to goodness and justice. Litany of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Lord, have mercy. Lord, have… Read More Frassati Reflection: Happy Feast of Pier Giorgio!

July 4, 2016 ErinLeave a comment

Hi! I'm Erin. I'm a writer and editor living in New York City, drinking lots of Earl Grey tea, and attempting to grow in virtue and love.

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Everyone Brave is Forgiven
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