- By Reanne Montpetit
During Pope Francis’ address on the eve of Divine Mercy Sunday, he shared with us an idea of his that I believe is important for all of us to implement in one way or another. Although he is speaking specifically to dioceses around the world, I think it poses a special challenge for families and communities as well.
- By Reanne Montpetit
It’s hard to remember a time when we weren’t in this desert. Something about these 40 days always makes it seem more like 40 weeks. But now we've reached the point in our Lenten journey when we're finally able to catch a glimpse of the Easter light at the end of the tunnel. So how do we remain faithful to our Lenten commitments in these last days before Holy Week? What's the point of persevering if it feels like we’ve spent more time failing then succeeding? Why should we even bother? It's almost over, right?
Read more: 21 Catholic Quotes to Help You Finish Your Lenten Journey
- By Reanne Montpetit
We live in a fast-paced, so called "social" society that does a good job of keeping us consumed in our own little world. We rarely make time for things that stretch us out of our own comfort zones, and when we do, it’s usually because we don’t have much of a choice.
What if there was something we could do that would change the life of someone on the other side of the world? What if a few small sacrifices meant that a hungry child could be fed? We take for granted our overflowing fridges and heaping dinner plates, but so many people go without even the most basic necessities. There are many things we can do to make a difference, and one way is to sponsor a child.
- By Reanne Powell
Everybody has a why that drives them. Your “Why” is a statement of purpose that describes why you do the work you do. So why do the work of hosting a VBS this summer?
Putting on a Vacation Bible School can be a lot of work. But before you quit reading this post simply because I’m telling you the hard truth that you may be trying to avoid (hard work), allow me to share some of the incredible benefits of 'why' VBS should be part of your summer plans. It won’t be long before you start to automatically associate your best summer memories with a week spent at your parish VBS.
Read more: 5 Reasons Why Your Parish Should Host a Summer VBS in 2024
