By Amy Brandt, Franciscan Mission Service The following reflection is a notable entry to our annual Volunteer Story & Photo Contest. Each year, we ask our member programs to submit stories of their daily life to celebrate the experiences of faith-based service. I’m a big picture kind of gal. I have dreams and I long […]
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Beloved, a Powerful Word
By Evelyn Rakowsky, Colorado Vincentian Volunteer The following reflection is a notable entry to our annual Volunteer Story & Photo Contest. Each year, we ask our member programs to submit stories and photos of their daily life to celebrate the experiences of faith-based service. Beloved. Every time I hear or read this word I feel […]
Drawn Through Love
By Meghan Leary, Good Shepherd Volunteers The following reflection is a notable entry to our annual Volunteer Story & Photo Contest. Each year, we ask our member programs to submit stories and photos of their daily life to celebrate the experiences of faith-based service. I remember the moment I decided I was going to do […]
Living Simply in New York City
Madelyn Reed, Covenant House Faith Community The following reflection is a notable entry to our annual Volunteer Story & Photo Contest. Each year, we ask our member programs to submit stories and photos of their daily life to celebrate the experiences of faith-based service. Last year I completed a year of service through Covenant House […]
Do Not be Afraid – Advent Reflection
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. Fourth Sunday of Advent Reflection by Marina Jerry, Franciscan Mission Service “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid…” Matthew […]