In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. By Madeline McKissick, Franciscan Mission Service Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have […]
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Advent Reflection | Patience and Gentleness
Advent Reflection | Hopeful Waiting
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. Monica Thom Konschnik, Jesuit Volunteer Corps; Catholic Apostolate Center; Catholic Volunteer Network Board Chair A man named John was sent […]
Advent Reflection | Making the Journey
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. First Sunday of Advent Reflection by Mike McCormick, Augustinian Volunteers and Catholic Volunteer Network Staff Behold, I am sending my […]
Advent Reflection | Ministry & Accompaniment
In this annual series, current and former volunteers reflect on the Advent Gospels and the Four Pillars of Faith-Based Service: Social Justice, Simplicity, Community and Spirituality. Presented by Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. First Sunday of Advent Reflection by Colleen Campbell, Echo Graduate Service Program & Catholic Apostolate Center Staff Be watchful! Be […]
Slow Down, and Look at the Grace
By Lia Paolucci, Jesuit Volunteer Corps Editor’s note: Lia’s story is a notable entry to our RESPONSE 2021 Volunteer Story Contest. Each year, Catholic Volunteer Network shares notable entries like this one to our Stories of Service blog – where volunteers reflect on daily life to share and celebrate their experiences of faith-based service. How […]