Ignoring pain does not make it go away…we lament not only to express it, we need it to heal. What a time to be alive—a phrase often said when life feels full and the world seems bright. Yet lately, I’ve been thinking about these words differently. The world feels heavy, fractured, aflame. The grief is […]
Category: Lent
Mardi Gras, Catholicism, and the Cajun Spirit
The Exile of the Acadians and Their Resilient Faith The roots of Cajun Mardi Gras stretch deep into history, back to the forced exile of the Acadians from Nova Scotia in the 18th century, known as Le Grand Dérangement. The recently released documentary Roots of Fire highlights this painful history, exploring how the Acadians, displaced […]
CVN and Catholic Apostolate Center Launch #LentReset
As we ready ourselves for a season of praying, fasting, and almsgiving, we are excited to launch #LentReset alongside our friends at Catholic Apostolate Center, beginning on Ash Wednesday 2022. Lent – Time to Re-Center Your Faith Amid another year of challenges, it has been easy for many to put intentional engagement with their faith […]
Easter Sunday Reflection
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Lenten Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. Easter Sunday Reflection By Deirdre Kleist, Amate House “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know […]