By Kaitlyn Keffler, Change A Heart Franciscan Volunteer Program 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. Throughout my year of service with Change A […]
Meeting People Where They Are
A More Just World – 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. First Sunday of Advent Reflection by Brianna Ledsome, Current Jesuit Volunteer “Come, let us climb the LORD’s mountain…” – Isaiah 2:1-5 Gospel Reflection: The first time I really listened […]
Staying Awake – 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. First Sunday of Advent Reflection by Mike McCormick, Former Augustinian Volunteer & Current Catholic Volunteer Network Staff “At an hour […]
The First Step
By Bud and Sue Ozar, Lay Mission Helpers 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. My husband and I joined Lay Mission Helpers in […]
Stars in the Daylight
By Claire Stewart, Maryknoll Lay Missioners 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 wrote a letter to myself almost four years ago after […]