This first week of Advent, we will be focusing on the theme of Hope. The full reflections for each week are found in our Advent “Accompanying the Holy Family” eBook, please download it for FREE here. Hope is a theological virtue…
This first week of Advent, we will be focusing on the theme of Hope. The full reflections for each week are found in our Advent “Accompanying the Holy Family” eBook, please download it for FREE here. Hope is a theological virtue…
Hi there, fellow slackers! It’s Bridget again, bringing you the story of a humble woman, who can also help you find your keys! So when they are misplaced, chat with her in addition to St. Anthony. St. Zita, patron saint…
With my name, most folks assume I am named after St. Bridget of Ireland. Of course, she is one of the patron saints of beer! Much to my surprise when I was younger and in my first years of religious…
The world is LOUD. There is constant noise, advertisement, interruption, stress, movement, activity, and busyness. We are pulled in a myriad of directions, with numerous obligations, headlines, deadlines, items the world or those in our circle see as urgent, and interruptions…
I have a very intense job, with no closing hours or “downtime.” I am part of a 24 hours-per-day, 7 days a week organization with no consistent schedule, constantly shifting priorities, and client population. I work in a pediatric cardiac…
Beautiful, as defined by www.dictionary.com: Having qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about; delighting the senses or mind. Excellent of its kind. Wonderful.” Ten years ago, on a balmy December day in Port-au-Prince, I just missed…
Moving. Is. Hard. I’m guessing that all of you have moved at least once, so you most likely have a grasp on my point of view. No matter how many times or places or strategies one has, it is just…
I’m in the middle of moving. There are growing piles and accumulating boxes around me as I pack and decide what will fit in my new, smaller, apartment. This blog is interestingly timed, as I sit in the midst of…
Compliment: an expression of praise, commendation or admiration Affirmation: an expression of support by giving approval, recognition or encouragement Part of my healing process over the last seven years has been a reflection on how I receive positive feedback. A therapist I…
Editor’s Note: The following is part 2 of a live Crowdcast talk on Waiting in the Silence by Tammi McCarthy and Bridget Holtz. Read and watch part 1 by Tammi here. These talks are part of a 4-week Revival Series…