Editor’s note: DCSC volunteer Matthew Fichter concludes our Advent blog series with a reflection on the word “rejoice”. Merry Christmas! At the mention of the word “rejoice” during this Advent season, the commonly played Christmas […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Executive Director Elizabeth Hughes uses imaginative prayer to reflect upon the Nativity and shares her experience of modern nativities along the border between Mexico and the United States. Christmas Eve. Mary and Joseph […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Jeff Sved, FMS returned missioner and board member offers an Advent reflection on the word ‘reflect’. What we reflect on is ultimately what we reflect to others. As Sister Clare encouraged Agnes of […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Megan Hamilton reflects on a return visit to Shkoder, the city she volunteered while in the Peace Corps. A Balkan Call to a Caribbean Mission In English she is Shkoder. But if you […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Former DCSC volunteer Alessia Catena celebrates day 21 of Advent with a reflection on the word ‘birth’. I have always struggled with Advent—the idea of waiting for the birth of Christ and preparing our […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Becky Kreidler will be embarking on mission to Bolivia in 2020 after returning home from mission in Guatemala due to a knee injury. Becky offers us an Advent reflection on the strength she’s […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: FMS Missioner SarahJane Cauzillo currently serving in Cochabamba, Bolivia offers an Advent reflection ‘light’. It is the rainy season here in Bolivia. In just a moment, a clear blue sky can be completely […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: DCSC Volunteer Hannah Puvalowski reflects on ‘growth’ through prayer and personal experiences. The sun, flowers, and the renowned DC cherry blossom trees all so vibrantly express growth. However, in the current season of […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: FMS missioner Anna Metzger reflects on the ways the Holy Spirit speaks to us throughout the Christmas Season. Walking around town during the Holiday season, we see many signs and hear countless cheerful […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Deanna Wolf, friend to former staff member Bridget Higginbotham and previous casa resident and volunteer for the Columban Center for Outreach and Advocacy offers an Advent reflection on the word ‘celebrate’. Celebrate “Happy […]
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