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Katie Martinez
Dec 4, 20202 min read
One Day is Like a Thousand Years
A Reflection on 2 Peter 3:8-14 Second Sunday of Advent “Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a...
Katie Martinez
Nov 26, 20203 min read
Advent Waiting: Watchful and Alert
A reflection on Mark 13:33-37 First Sunday of Advent “Be watchful! Be Alert! You do not know when the time will come.” (Mark 13:33)...
Katie Martinez
Nov 24, 20203 min read
Seasons of Growth
Leaning in to Hard Seasons Advent is starting soon and for most people this is a time to prepare for Christmas. Oftentimes, this means...
Katie Martinez
Nov 21, 20202 min read
Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
A Reflection on Ezekiel 34:11-17 This Sunday is the solemnity (solemn feast or celebration) of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the...
Katie Martinez
Nov 17, 20203 min read
Everybody Needs Somebody
We all need Companions on the Journey For most of my journey, I have been fine going it on my own. I embraced the rugged, American ideal...
Katie Martinez
Nov 13, 20202 min read
Buried Talents
A Reflection on Matthew 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents I have made you, knit you in your mother’s womb. With delicate care, I wound...
Katie Martinez
Nov 10, 20202 min read
Embracing Uncertainty
Finding Freedom by Embracing Uncertainty Does life feel overwhelming? Are things spinning out of control? It wouldn’t be too surprising....
Katie Martinez
Nov 7, 20202 min read
The Bridegroom was Long Delayed
A Reflection on Matthew 25:1-13 Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. (Matthew 25:5) The...
Katie Martinez
Nov 2, 20202 min read
The Case for Negative Emotions
How Negative Emotions can be Used for Good I used to joke with my wife about a great idea for a self-help program. After the year we’ve...
Katie Martinez
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Poor in Spirit
A Reflection on Matthew 5:1-12 Solemnity of All Saints “When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down,...
Katie Martinez
Oct 27, 20203 min read
On Sacred Ground
The Power of the Spoken Word in Healing and Relationships People love to talk. They will talk to their friends, themselves, their pets...
Katie Martinez
Oct 22, 20202 min read
All My Heart
A Reflection on Matthew 22:34-40 “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”...
Katie Martinez
Oct 21, 20202 min read
The Highly Sensitive Person
What it Means to be a Highly Sensitive Person It finally makes sense! I figured it out. I’m a highly sensitive person. Yes, that’s a...
Katie Martinez
Oct 16, 20202 min read
What Belongs to God
A reflection on Matthew 22:15-21 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time I want your heart. I don’t care about your coins. I could care less what...
Katie Martinez
Oct 12, 20202 min read
My Life’s Work
Doing God’s Will by Becoming More Truly Myself Sometimes, I’m afraid to pray. I’m not really afraid of God like a kid who thinks of Him...
Katie Martinez
Oct 9, 20202 min read
Come to the Feast
A reflection on Matthew 22:1-14 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time The King has prepared the wedding feast. The Son, the bridegroom, is ready...
Katie Martinez
Oct 6, 20202 min read
Having a Growth Mindset in Relationships
How Mindset can impact our relationships How does mindset impact relationships? More than you realize. Having a fixed mindset can...
Katie Martinez
Oct 2, 20202 min read
The Importance of Mindset
The importance of Mindset in living Life to the Full The mind is amazing. Its ability to create, imagine, and learn is awe-inspiring. ...
Katie Martinez
Sep 30, 20202 min read
Who do I think I am?
A Reflection on Matthew 14:22-33 When I was in college, depending on what kind of a day I had, I would sometimes stick my earbuds in,...
Katie Martinez
Sep 27, 20202 min read
Man’s Search for Meaning
How Meaning Can Enrich Our Lives I recently reread Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. I first read the book when I was in a time...
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