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Tune Your Rule of Life for Summer

The Evangelical Catholic  |  May 28, 2025

Ahh, summer. Early sunrises, late sunsets, kids off school, fireworks, vacations, outdoor concerts, swimming to beat the heat, and mosquitoes—those thorns in our sides that God could have only made…

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Using Your Imagination in Prayer

Andrea Jackson  |  April 28, 2025

Reflecting on Scripture exercises your mind. You use your intellect to understand the passage and ponder the meaning it conveys. But your mind is not only analytical.    Your mind…

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How to Stay Faithful When Your Spiritual Life Feels Dry

Andrea Jackson  |  March 20, 2025

Beyond the Honeymoon “When I first became Catholic,” a friend said to me, “it was easy. God showed up! I had new insights and experiences and I could feel his…

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The Love That Makes Us Real

The Evangelical Catholic  |  February 10, 2025

In our day and age, Valentine’s Day comes with a mixture of feelings and expectations. For some people, Valentine’s Day is a happy reminder of how loved they are and…

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Accomplishing Both Nothing and Everything: The Value of a Prayer Routine

The Evangelical Catholic  |  January 13, 2025

I love routines. I love the order and predictability they bring and I delight in managing my time well and getting things done. But, way higher on my list of…

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Who Do You Trust?

Andrea Jackson  |  December 19, 2024

“Trust me! I give you my word!”   Whether you believe the person speaking or not depends a whole lot on who they are, doesn’t it?   If you know…

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Advent Candles and Creche Week 4

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His Presence Changes Everything

Andrea Jackson  |  December 14, 2024

I wasn’t expecting to cook the ham by myself.   We were getting ready for a Christmas Eve feast including a spiral ham, and my dad got called into work. …

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Advent Candles and Creche Week 3

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Living with Grief During the Holidays

Andrea Jackson  |  December 7, 2024

If you’re carrying grief during December, all the holiday cheer in the air can feel more like an assault than a blessing.   Grief doesn’t follow a schedule, doesn’t pause…

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Advent Candles and Creche Week 2

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Getting Comfortable with Silence: Why There’s No Need to Fear It

The Evangelical Catholic  |  November 25, 2024

Let’s face it. Silence can be awkward. I bet you’ve had your fair share of uncomfortable silences (as I have). Sometimes, I want nothing to do with it. What if…

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Naked Without Shame

The Evangelical Catholic  |  October 30, 2024

Sometimes, it’s easy for me to go to confession. I’m not that embarrassed to confess anything on my conscience. I do my best to be vulnerable and honest in my…

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