Often, when I have faced points of transition in my life, I have felt a sense of weariness, waiting for clarity as to where to go next. Unsure of which direction to take, I feel as though I am treading water at a fork in the river, stagnating as I wait for a clear call… Read More Over at Ignitum Today: Treading Water and Making Decisions
In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. King Herod perceived John to be a holy and righteous man; however, he was easily swayed by the influence of others who were uncomfortable with the truths John preached. Herod didn’t want to kill John the Baptist, but when he… Read More Frassati Reflection: Prepare the Way
Mary’s unique relationship with the Holy Trinity is what we are all called to aspire to; she demonstrates a perfect closeness with God, responding to His call and serving Him in every aspect of His Being. I wrote the following Marian reflection last year, and I thought I would share it today on the Feast of the Coronation… Read More Frassati Reflection: Daughter, Mother, and Spouse of God
Linking up with Kelly. —1— This week in Starbucks cups: I will always be amused at the many creative spellings of my name that baristas come up with… —2— I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the Olympics over the past two weeks, and I’ll be sad to see it end. I love hearing the backstories of all the athletes. I’ve… Read More 7 Quick Takes: Olympic Moments and Summer Storms
By contemplating Mary in heavenly glory, we understand that the earth is not the definitive homeland for us either, and that if we live with our gaze fixed on eternal goods we will one day share in this same glory and the earth will become more beautiful. Consequently, we must not lose our serenity and… Read More Frassati Reflection: The Luminous Sign of Our Lady
Suzanne Tanzi, Traces, “The Gift of 9-11”: From a 2011 interview with Tiffiny Gulla, former Frassati NYC leader, who passed away last week: The melting down of all the PVC pipes, the shattering light bulbs, and other burning materials caused the metallic poisoning. And the treatment was really aggressive. Most people were able to sweat out… Read More Thought-Provoking Reads, vol. 2
Pier Giorgio Frassati, as a lay Dominican, considered himself a “son of St. Dominic,” drawn to a life of prayer, study, and preaching. We owe much to St. Dominic and the order he founded, which for eight hundred years has given us a steadfast example of humility in service to the truth. Dominic was able… Read More Frassati Reflection: Feast of St. Dominic
Linking up with Kelly. —1— I went to see Les Misérables on Broadway two weeks ago (before it closes soon); it’s one of my favorite musicals. I first saw it in London in 2009, and then I saw it here in New York last year. It was just as impressive as always! I wrote a piece about… Read More 7 Quick Takes: Les Mis, Harry Potter, and Beating the Heat Wave
Recently I had the chance to see Les Misérables on Broadway for the second time, and its themes of mercy, redemption, and sacrificial love have been swirling through my mind ever since. It’s no secret that the story, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, is filled with themes that reflect Catholic spirituality. What struck… Read More Over at Ignitum Today: Les Misérables and the Church Militant
But they said to him, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.” Then he said, “Bring them here to me,” and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and… Read More Frassati Reflection: Giving Him Our Crumbs
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