FAITH & INSPIRATION
This space is a collection of personal reflections from our family’s journey of faith, mission, and discipleship, as well as reflections from the youth and young adults we have journeyed with through youth ministry and the confirmation program. Here, we share stories, experiences, and moments of grace from everyday life, family life, and mission.
Through these reflections, we hope to encourage one another to remain rooted in prayer, open to God’s presence, and attentive to how Christ continues to work in our lives today.
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You Have Been Good to Me: A Birthday Reflection on Psalm 13
Last Sunday, as I celebrated another birthday on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, I couldn’t help but look back on a year marked by trials, unanswered questions, and unexpected blessings. Like the Psalmist, I often asked, “How long, O Lord?” Yet through every closed door and every hardship, God remained faithful. This reflection is a…
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Knowing St. Vincent Ferrer: A Call to Prayer, Conversion, and Mission
“St. Vincent Ferrer was not only a great preacher—he was a man deeply united with God. His life reminds us that holiness is possible when prayer and mission go together. Getting to know him is more than learning history; it is an invitation to conversion, to deeper prayer, and to a life that leads others…
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Trusting God Through St. Joseph: How He Guided My Family Through Unexpected Trials
St. Joseph is more than a devotion, he is a guide to trusting God’s providence. In this reflection, I share how, through trials and surrender, I experienced his powerful intercession in my life and family.
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Paul Francis: A Life of Bold Faith and Faithful Suffering – The Hope Of Eternal Life
Last week, our dear brother and friend Paul Francis entered the mystery that every Christian must one day face- death. Yet for us who believe in Christ, death is never the final word. Paul suffered deeply in his final weeks. What began as appendicitis became a complicated series of medical struggles that his body could…
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Trusting God When Doors Close Without Explanation- June 13, 2025
God does not always explain Himself. Sometimes He invites us to trust Him without clarity. And in that surrender, something deeper is formed in us.
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Speaking the Truth, Even When It Costs
“Truth and love must go together. As a catechist and Catholic educator, I’ve learned that speaking the truth, even when it’s hard or unpopular, is how we guide others closer to Christ.”
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Every Day Is a Damascus Moment
Reflections on Conversion and the Call to Follow Christ by Jonathan Lumamba, M.A Every January 25th, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul has always held a special place in my heart. It is a day that calls me to pause and reflect on my own journey with the Lord. How am I responding…
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A Funeral That Taught Me How to Hope
Finding Faith and Joy in the Midst of Loss By Jonathan Lumamba, M.A Last weekend, my daughter Sofia and I were given the grace to attend the funeral of my dear friend Paul J. Kim’s son, Micah, in Austin, Texas. Micah was only five years old, and his passing on December 31 left a profound…
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Sequela Christi: What It Takes to Truly Follow Christ
Following Christ “Sequela Christi” is not simply admiring His goodness or agreeing with His teachings. It is the daily decision to deny oneself, take up the cross, and entrust one’s entire life to Him.