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On a Mission is BACK, y'all. It is time for Season 3, and we're ready to bust the doors off. Today we are talking with Gabrielle Blair. You might know her from blogging and social media as Design Mom. She is a powerhouse in the world of blogging and design. She has six (!) children …
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Epiphany: a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure The Christian feast of the Epiphany (the arrival of the wise ones to the manger) …
What does it really mean to pray the O Antiphons this Advent? Advent means praying the O Antiphons - here’s set I really treasure. But it occurs to me that when we bid God to Come, in all of her manifestations (wisdom, child, lover, even unicorn), we had better prepare. As I pray, Come, O …
There are many beautiful and meaningful ways to honor Advent. Think of this list as a menu from which to choose one or two items. Please don't allow a spirit of overconsumption take hold as you read this list. After all, all God may want from you this Advent season is a little more time …
I was honored to be asked to write a reflection in the series, Advent of Liberation: Journeying to Find Emmanuel. It's part of the robust collection of offerings and actions Call to Action, USA is conducting this season. I'm so proud to witness the bold steps the members of the Re/Generation program are presenting to …
We talk about her journey as an out-lesbian Catholic journalist. We talk about reproductive health as a human right. We talk about her deep sacramental spirituality. We talk about Pope Francis...who, by the way… does he read Jamie’s columns? Take a listen and see what you think.
Zinzy Nev Geene is a Dutch queer Catholic activist and facilitator. She lives in Amsterdam where she has a day job as a digital designer and, on the side, she fosters safe places for queer people to “just be.” She calls it being a queer facilitator. She is on the board of the emerging organization …
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Wondering what it would be like to have a woman deacon at your Catholic parish? One who has a day job as a medical doctor? Let’s daydream together while we listen to Lydia Tinajero Deck. This is On a Mission - Episode 16! https://molleendupreedominguez.podomatic.com/rss2.xml Resources Lydia mentioned: Watch Lydia’s testimony as part of the Prayer …
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I was recently reminded of the old parable of the frog in a pot of boiling water. The parable goes: If you place a frog directly into a pot of water that is already boiling, the frog will jump right out. If, on the other hand, you place a frog into a pot of room …
If you’re like me, some days you just throw up your hands in frustration with the Catholic Church and just start cursing… before you do that today, it’s time to listen to Casey Stanton.
