Monthly Archives: May 2014

Graduating…to a life dedicated to God and service

It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since I arrived at Mater Ecclesiae College as a little freshman. I came full of hopes and expectations for the mission I was beginning in studying a B.A. in Religious and … Continue reading

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Come Out, A Song for Adoring Christ

I was put in charge of organizing the music for a night of adoration at the St Brendan’s youth group in Atlanta. After paging through a few song choices for exposition none of them felt like it fit quite right … Continue reading

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Ladies Night Out

Earlier this month, I got to spend some quality time with my daughter attending a wonderful event honoring “the true beauty of women.” When I heard about the “Beauty and Bubbles” event being sponsored by two of my favorite local … Continue reading

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Prayer gives us strength

“Prayer gives us strength for great ideals, for keeping up our faith, charity, purity, generosity; prayer gives us strength to rise up from indifference and guilt, if we have had the misfortune to give into temptation and weakness. Prayer gives … Continue reading

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Talking to an ordinary saint

We arrived at the Children’s Home at 9:00 am as usual. To our surprise Sr Franceso MC was seated outside the convent near the containers of food. She immediately greeted us and as always she said: “Thank you for coming … Continue reading

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The Bridegroom is here and He Thirsts for Love

At 10:00 am the chapel of the Missionaries of Charity in Delmas was packed, Almost 30 MCs were present accompanying two of their Sisters in their renewal of vows. I was able to join them. Mass was celebrated by the … Continue reading

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I walk towards the gates of heaven

I don’t know if I’m going to be able to write or even finish this blog without crying. I’m here at the Home of the Dying, a house where 240 patients live their last moments. How can I describe this … Continue reading

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Change of plans

In Haiti, we like to say that the missionaries should be able to “roll with the punches.” Be ready to change plans, work with have you have and improvise. Today was quite memorable. No matter how well you organize and … Continue reading

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Be a hope!

In September of 2013, Pope Francis asked young people a question: “Do you want to be a hope for God? Do you yourselves want to be a hope? Do you want to be a hope for the Church?” Then he … Continue reading

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We will either accuse ourselves or excuse ourselves

“We will either accuse ourselves or excuse ourselves.” — St. John Vianney Due to a heavy blizzard in 4th grade, school ended at noon and we were allowed to go home early. My good friend and neighbor, Andy, invited me … Continue reading

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