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We all have those days that seem to come at us in full force—days where everything feels overwhelming and we wonder if we can make it through. Ministry life can magnify those moments, especially when it feels like we’re supposed to have the answers for everyone. In this thoughtful reflection, Deacon Mike Eash from the Diocese of Green Bay shares his wisdom on handling the "pumpkin spice" days of life—the days that challenge our capacity and test our endurance. His relatable advice is a balm for anyone feeling the weight of ministry and life’s endless demands...
A few weeks ago, my wife Lisa and I travelled to Indiana to visit my family. We were able to visit with my niece which doesn’t happen very often because she is in her early twenties and, well, “has a life.” Like many young people she is trying to find her way through life and is currently a barista at a well-known national coffee chain. When we met up with her, Lisa asked her how work was going. She looked at us with an exasperated look and said, “Pumpkin spice came out today.” No other words were needed to describe how work was that day.
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In our bustling, complex world, the concept of evangelization often brings to mind images of door-to-door missionaries or street preachers. However, the heart of true evangelization is far richer and more accessible than many of us realize. It's about sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ not through force or fear but through love, mercy, and genuine personal encounters.
In an illuminating tip talk with Catholics on Facebook, Kristin Bird from Burning Hearts Disciples recently delved into the essence of evangelization within the Catholic faith. She challenges the stereotypical images that might deter us from embracing our call to evangelize, offering a fresh, profoundly relational perspective on what it means to share our faith.
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It was an absolute joy to sit down with Miriam Marston at Mater Dei Radio for her Blazing the Trail podcast series. I had the privilege of sharing our journey and mission with a wider audience, and particularly sharing some of what we're seeing in our accompaniment work with parishes, dioceses, and Catholic schools around the country.
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As we enter the solemn season of Lent, marked by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we turn our hearts and minds toward deeper spiritual reflection and renewal. For those of us doing the work of evangelization, discipleship, and accompaniment in our lives and ministries, Lent offers a unique opportunity to prune the efforts and areas of our hearts that are not bearing fruit so that we can ultimately be even more fruitful (John 15:1-8).
Fasting Can Supercharge Evangelization Efforts
Fasting is one of the most ancient practices of our faith. It is referenced throughout Scripture and the writings of the Church as a means by which we fight temptation, strengthen our will, and rely on Jesus more deeply. It's an essential practice in the life of a missionary disciple.