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A Call to Love

A Call to Love

There is no doubt that the Catholic Church values the sacrament of marriage. It is so important, in fact, that…

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Finding Peace in Daily Life

Finding Peace in Daily Life

Before I began studying Theology of the Body, in my “busy” life, I merely “tried to make time for a…

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Our First Regional Remote TOB Minister Joins the Team: Meet Kathleen!

Our First Regional Remote TOB Minister Joins the Team: Meet Kathleen!

Providentially, I grew up in a great Catholic family, as the fourth child out of seven. My dad was raised…

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Ruah Woods Welcomes Mike Reckers,  ​Director of Finance, to the Team

Ruah Woods Welcomes Mike Reckers, ​Director of Finance, to the Team

My name is Mike Reckers. I am very happy to join the ministry at Ruah Woods as the Director of…

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On a Mission to Love… In Our Home (with Kate)

On a Mission to Love… In Our Home (with Kate)

The Holy Spirit has placed a desire deep within my heart to pray the Rosary over the years.  I can…

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Retiring from Ruah Woods and Waiting for God’s Re-Deployment Orders

Retiring from Ruah Woods and Waiting for God’s Re-Deployment Orders

While facilitating discussion for the latest read in Ruah Woods’ TOB Chapter Chat, I often rhetorically ask the group, “Why…

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The Great Uniter

The Great Uniter

The closing of the Liturgical Year, Thanksgiving and Advent; currently indicating an ending, an occasion for gratitude and a new…

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

A Not-So-Typical Christmas It was a typical Christmas Eve. My eleven siblings and I were crammed into one Church pew,…

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What 2020 Offers Us

What 2020 Offers Us

Throughout 2020 I have been reminded frequently of the literature of Michael O’Brien. His work is often apocalyptic in nature…

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Peace Begins with a Smile

Peace Begins with a Smile

A Small Gesture, but a Mighty Impact I was in line the other day waiting to order my lunch. The…

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