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January 27, 2026

Faith and Inner Transformation

MORE VOICES / News

Throughout this journey, my faith has not been something separate from my experience, it has been woven into it, quietly and persistently shaping how I see, respond, and grow. Even in moments when I felt uncertain, rushed, or stretched beyond my comfort zone, God’s presence was never absent. Instead, it often appeared in subtle ways: […]

September 24, 2020

2021 Story Contest Winner – “Right Now”

Former Volunteer Reflections / SERVICE STORIES

The following reflection is the WINNER of Catholic Volunteer Network’s annual Volunteer Story & Photo Contest and is now featured as the cover story of the 2021 edition of RESPONSE. Each year, we ask our member programs and their volunteers to submit stories of their daily life to share and celebrate their experiences of faith-based […]

March 7, 2020

Lenten Reflection – Open My Heart

Lent

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. *** Second Sunday Lenten Reflection By Cheryl Cuglewski, Change A Heart Franciscan Volunteer Program “This is my beloved Son, with […]

February 13, 2020

God is Here Too

Current Volunteer Reflections / SERVICE STORIES

By Tanner Loper, FrancisCorps 21 I’ve been working at the Catholic Charities Men’s Shelter (CCMS) for a few months now. For many, this is a place of last resort. Even after a client is kicked out of another shelter, we’ll take them in. Even if a client has ongoing difficulties with drugs, alcohol, or mental […]

February 6, 2020

Embracing Littleness

Former Volunteer Reflections / SERVICE STORIES

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 […]