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For the last 20 years, I have been staying at Benedictine monasteries whenever I need a break from the noise to remember...
10/28/2024

For the last 20 years, I have been staying at Benedictine monasteries whenever I need a break from the noise to remember how to hear God’s voice again. This past summer, I scheduled a visit to pray over a few decisions I needed to make.⁠
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This is where Brother Edmund found me once again. ...⁠
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Brother Edmund told me of some work he had been doing outside, building a fence around a garden at the nearby priory. That particular day was very hot, and Brother Edmund, in his mid-70’s, had been chopping wood. He confessed he was worn out. I worried aloud about the amount of manual labor he was doing, especially in the heat.⁠
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Then he declared in a tone so clear and true it struck me deep in my bones: “There are many forms of prayer.”⁠
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What a relief that prayer doesn't look one way!⁠
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Our prayer lives are multifaceted. And when we truly bring Christ into every aspect of our lives, anything can be an opportunity for prayer. ⁠
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There are many forms of prayer. When the posture of our heart is forever before our Creator, our very lives become prayer.

In a world that is so confused over what it means to be a man or woman, the Catholic faith is such a gift. With the exam...
10/24/2024

In a world that is so confused over what it means to be a man or woman, the Catholic faith is such a gift. With the example of numerous female saints, Church teachings and the guidance of our Blessed Mother, we can truly find a beautiful image of authentic womanhood to emulate.⁠
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One of the best ways I have been formed in an understanding of true femininity is through the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II. This influential modern saint wrote a lot about God’s intentional design of creating mankind as male and female and what that means for the human person. One thing that John Paul II focused on in his theology of the body is how the human person can only come to fully know oneself and how he or she is made in the image of God through an embrace of his masculinity or her femininity. Yes, our feminine nature is an essential part of our humanity. ...⁠
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But if you have not yet found your spouse, alongside this recognition of authentic femininity comes a season of singleness that can often feel like a long and monotonous waiting game. While the deep longing for a spouse is not something to look past and deem meaningless, there is still meaning to be found in your life in the meantime.⁠
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How can you embrace your authentic femininity as a single woman?⁠
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Glad you asked!⁠
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Therese Burch dives into this topic, offering concrete ways to thrive in this season.⁠

Through loving my friends and family, giving myself to them through my time, energy, gifts and talents, I am embracing my femininity.

“The greater and more persistent your confidence in God, the more abundantly you will receive all that you ask.”⁠— St. A...
10/21/2024

“The greater and more persistent your confidence in God, the more abundantly you will receive all that you ask.”⁠
— St. Albert the Great⁠
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Do you ever feel afraid to ask God for big things? Or maybe they’re relatively small things that mean so much to you, but in this great drama of life, those precious desires etched onto your heart feel so insignificant?⁠
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If this is you — same, sister! Same.⁠
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Ann Burns shares her story how God revealed his abundance even when she tried to carry her burdens alone. ⁠
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Like a little child, as each day begins anew, I too begin anew and turn to him, sharing my heart in confidence and trust.

Friendships shouldn't end just because you've graduated from college. ⁠⁠Amid the many changes that come with adjusting t...
10/17/2024

Friendships shouldn't end just because you've graduated from college. ⁠
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Amid the many changes that come with adjusting to adult life, we still need our community, both near and far. ⁠
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Leila Joy Castillo shares five tips to keep those long-distance friendships alive. ⁠

Graduating college often disrupts friendships, but with intentional effort we can nurture and maintain those valuable relationships.

Do you struggle with feeling like a bad Christian for feeling anxious, worried or stressed? You have faith, after all. W...
10/14/2024

Do you struggle with feeling like a bad Christian for feeling anxious, worried or stressed? You have faith, after all. Why can't you push through?⁠
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But we are not meant to do it alone. God wants to help us navigate difficult times. ⁠
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But how can we concretely learn to better focus on God during this hard moments?⁠
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Tina Jost outlines how we can follow the S.A.I.N.T.S., an acronym for concrete prayer to help you grow in confidence. ⁠
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Find her method in our latest article ➡️ “Focus on God now by following the S.A.I.N.T.S.”

Years ago in prayer, I took the word saints and created a acronym, S.A.I.N.T.S., that helps me when I’m hit with the curve balls of life.

You know what goes well with expensive equipment, lots of time standing still and an extreme attention to detail? ⁠⁠Todd...
10/09/2024

You know what goes well with expensive equipment, lots of time standing still and an extreme attention to detail? ⁠
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Toddlers.⁠
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That’s why, as a new mom, I decided having little squirmy kids at home was the perfect time to start taking photography seriously. What could go wrong? ...⁠
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If you are an even moderately sane person, you may ask yourself: Why would someone do this to themselves?⁠
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Here’s the short version: because doing this insane thing keeps me sane during an absolutely insane season of life.⁠
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Motherhood is hard. And in order to show up as your best self, you as a mom need to find creative outlets to find rejuvenation. ⁠
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That's what Miranda Henkel discovered through pursuing photography, even amid littles running around her feet. ⁠
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Read her story on the site ➡️ "The unexpected way I saved my sanity as a new mom."

If you are a mom of littles, now is the perfect time to start a new hobby, discover a passion project, or learn a new skill.

I am a terrible Bible study participant.Growing up Protestant in a Catholic school, I was early-infected with the spirit...
10/07/2024

I am a terrible Bible study participant.

Growing up Protestant in a Catholic school, I was early-infected with the spiritual pride of knowing the Scriptures better than my peers. I had no patience for my peers or humility to learn from my teachers and thus absorbed very little of substance from my religion classes.

After converting to Catholicism in college, I immediately switched my major to theology; I wanted to dive in as deeply as possible. And while I’d like to report that the years have humbled me a bit, I still find myself susceptible to the spiritual pride of my youth.

I catch myself feeling resistant to attending Bible studies. The content feels dull and remedial; I am impatient to dive into something meatier. I try to suppress the urge to share what I know, but I can’t keep myself quiet.

Recently, God has been working to change my heart.

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Whether you are a convert or a cradle Catholic, we can all be better at reading our Bible.

Samantha Stephenson offers some resources that have greatly benefited her prayer life as she's dived deeper into God's word.

Find these resources in our latest article ➡️ "How to study the Bible the Catholic way," at Radiantmagazine.com.

https://www.radiantmagazine.com/2024/10/03/how-to-study-the-bible-the-catholic-way/

By incorporating resources into your study, you can gain a fuller appreciation of the Bible’s message and its application to your life.

October is filled to the brim with feast days of some of the biggest saints in Church history!⁠⁠Some may be familiar, ot...
10/05/2024

October is filled to the brim with feast days of some of the biggest saints in Church history!⁠
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Some may be familiar, others more obscure. Consider this a kind of “speed dating” to get to know these brothers and sisters in the Faith, and maybe choose one to pray to in a specific way this month. ⁠
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All you holy saints and angels of God, pray for us!⁠

October is filled to the brim with feast days of some of the biggest saints in Church history! Get to know them!

“Have you tried online dating?” “Maybe you need to go out more.” “Have you prayed about it?” “Do you think your expectat...
10/04/2024

“Have you tried online dating?” “Maybe you need to go out more.” “Have you prayed about it?” “Do you think your expectations are too high?” “Maybe you need to surrender more.” “It will happen when you least expect it.” “You need to heal a bit more before you date again.”⁠
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These phrases are often told to single people searching for love. Maybe you yourself have said them. ⁠
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Before I begin, I want you to know I’m thankful for you, my married friends. Having friends who love me in every season is a vital part of my life.⁠
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However, while the above statements might be said with good intentions, they aren’t always helpful. As a single woman of nearly 30 who desires marriage, hearing these phrases doesn’t help me feel better afterward. ⁠
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Here are some common platitudes and what would be preferable to hear.⁠
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We need friends in different states and stages of life. ⁠
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Beth Kopczyk shares her advice to people supporting their single friends — what to do and not to do!⁠
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Find her thoughts on our site ➡️ Radiantmagazine.com.

https://www.radiantmagazine.com/2024/09/26/mistakes-friends-make-when-they-know-im-still-single/

As a single woman of nearly 30 who desires marriage, hearing common platitudes from friends doesn’t help me feel better afterward.

True or false 🤔Our relationship with our earthly parents is the foundation for our relationship with our heavenly Father...
09/26/2024

True or false 🤔

Our relationship with our earthly parents is the foundation for our relationship with our heavenly Father.

True!

"If we want to achieve more intimacy with God, we have to understand how intimacy is learned, expressed and what it’s affected by.

"During my Christian coaching training, I was taught that children learn what intimacy is supposed to feel like from their primary caregivers. From these first interactions, they form an unconscious blueprint for intimacy that dictates their choices for all relationships later in life."

However, if you struggled with relationships growing up ... that doesn't mean you are doomed to a poor relationship with God!

Read more from Joanna Kozakiewicz in her latest article on the site 👉 "Your attachment style impacts how you experience God's love."

Remember that your attachment style does not define you; what defines you is your identity of being loved by God.

So often our identity is tied to what we think we will do in the future or what we have done in the past. ⁠⁠Our culture ...
09/20/2024

So often our identity is tied to what we think we will do in the future or what we have done in the past. ⁠
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Our culture loves to tell us that we can choose our identity and make ourselves become whatever we want, yet if our identity is tied to something we do, we set ourselves up for disappointment, disillusionment or discouragement.⁠
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In reality, we do not create our identity; we receive our identity from God. ⁠
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This is why we also need to re-discover the Eucharist.⁠
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If someone asked you, "Who are you," how would you respond?⁠
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Our deepest identity is found in the Trinity, and the Eucharist helps us better discover that identity. ⁠
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Read more on our site in our latest article ➡️ “Rooting my identity in something more: The Eucharist” from Emily Jerger.

My identity is not limited to this world, this time, this space. I am made for heaven. It is important to keep this in mind.

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Radiant is an online magazine and resource for young women in search for beauty, truth and goodness. We know you are busy with life, work, school — you name it! But no matter what we do or how we do it, Christ is at our center. Radiant invites young women throughout the world to turn to Christ and connect with one another via our blog. We hope that you are refreshed by inspiring messages and thoughts from our partners.

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