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Christmas Message: Grace of the New Moment Mingled With the Old
It’s hope from the past fueling hope for the now. And isn’t that essentially the Christmas message?
Dec 18, 2024
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When God Gives You Two Dreams
We were created by a God who thinks so much BIGGER than us and doesn’t shrink back from the idea of multiple dreams being able to coexist.
May 5, 2024
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Meet Melissa as a Catholic Speaker & Retreat Leader
I'm so excited to offer opportunities for others to encounter the presence of God through Spirit-filled talks and retreats!
Apr 30, 2024
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The Sound of Doing Something
“Where is your Jesus when the kids are going through this?” I saw this comment on a post praising the rescues of 100+ children described...
Jul 17, 2023
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Get Uncomfortable
As I was driving back to Massachusetts after two weeks in Virginia (for a quick trip to be present for a friend being ordained a priest!)...
Jul 10, 2022
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June 7th
Have you ever had something so significant happen in your life that the date is forever engraved into your mind? That date is June 7th...
Jun 7, 2022
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I Did a Thing…
I did a thing… I quit my job and I’m moving. That sounds pretty dramatic and well, it is and it isn’t. I wondered if the time would ever...
May 7, 2022
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God Will Still Love Me
This Lent, there’s been a phrase that has been said to me multiple times, mainly in reference to a rationalization of breaking one’s...
Apr 16, 2022
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Be Still: Right Where He Wants Me
Going into this retreat I was sure it was where God wanted me, but I also had no idea what to expect- nor did I want to set any...
Feb 3, 2022
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AccountabiliTEA
I could take this post in two directions- focus on wounds or focus on how they’re being healed. When I first started writing this blog a...
Jun 1, 2021
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Hello & Welcome!
Welcome to the Present Catholic Blog! Back in the spring of 2017, as I prepared to graduate with a Master’s degree in theology, I was...
Dec 17, 2020
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