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: 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: Former DCSC volunteer, Amy Brandt, reflects on the many different parts of her life waiting to be ’embraced’ including a rendition of St. Francis’ Canticle of the Sun. I am not yet the […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Missioner Hannah Hagarty currently serving in Kingston, Jamaica reflects on what it means to forgive after the injustices she’s witnessed while serving overseas so far. Children born with HIV. Children that have been […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: Missioner Tim Shelgren serving in Kingston, Jamaica offers an advent reflection on healing by sharing some stories of the “extraordinary healers” he has encountered throughout his time on mission so far and his […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: DCSC volunteer Kate reflects on the word “trust” this Advent season through song lyrics and the Annunciation story of Our Lady. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8_475FKJWQ I have traveled many moonless nights Cold and weary with a […]
CONTINUE READING →Edtior’s Note: In this blog, FMS Board member and secular Franciscan, Laura Rainey, OFS, shares a reflection from “Jesus Calling” that helps her focus and slow down during the season of Advent. ‘Much, much stress […]
CONTINUE READING →Editor’s note: missioner Hannah Hagarty reflects on the people and experiences she’s encountered in Jamaica through a series of photographs. Here is a collection of photos of people who I have connected with so far […]
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