Posts in Religion
Pilgrimage to Retreat

Most people would look at a trip to Europe or any foreign country as a vacation, but when you enter into that trip to seek something deeper, that trip can become transformative. This past July, I had the privilege of embarking on a journey through Italy along with Father Matthew Zetouna and 37 other pilgrims.

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Growing in Faith

“To grow as a community, we have to start with the children,” says Sandy Sesi, director of the First Holy Communion program at Saint Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church. First Holy Communion, also referred to as First Holy Eucharist, is one of the early sacraments in the Catholic Church and an important step in a Catholic’s spiritual journey.

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Reflecting on the Resurrection

As the arrival of spring brings about a period of rebirth and renewal, Christians all around the world draw their hearts and minds closer to the most sacred, holy, and significant events in the faith – Easter. Far beyond symbolism of colored eggs and spring flowers, Easter encapsulates the celebration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ rising from the dead, giving us the promise of eternal life.

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My Retreat Experience

By Samir Jamil, MD Recently, I attended my first silent retreat sponsored by the Eastern Catholic Re-Evangelization Center (ECRC). From the start, I felt that I did not belong to this crowd of mostly young devotees, especially after I noticed how much more spiritual they were. What I hoped for by attending this retreat was a true self-examination and to inch closer to God the Creator.

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