Life
Soul Mate
I have embarked on a voyage of praying a 54-day Novena, and although this novena can be said for any intention a person might have
Kat Larson
August 20, AD 2020
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Prayer
27 Days of Petition
There are times in my life when I need to fall on my knees at the Lord’s feet and humbly ask for mercy. It has
Kat Larson
August 5, AD 2020
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Family
The Letter Sweater
I have always been a hopeless romantic. I grew up holding many romantic notions in my mind and heart, always dreaming of the day when
Kat Larson
July 30, AD 2020
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Theater
Hamilton
When I was growing up, I developed a vivid imagination. It was sparked by several stories that literally animated my childhood, mainly fairy tales that
Kat Larson
July 24, AD 2020
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Columnists
Holy Disturbance
On Corpus Christi last year, the homily focused on how humans have this never-ending desire for satisfaction. If I only look to worldly goods to
Kat Larson
June 11, AD 2020
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Family
Celebration of Life
My grandfather died in May. I have experienced the loss of several loved ones throughout my life; I should be able to accept death. The
Kat Larson
June 2, AD 2020
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Religion
Silence
After eight long weeks, I was finally able to re-enter a church for Sunday Mass. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic that has plagued our
Kat Larson
May 27, AD 2020
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Prayer
Praying Deeper
It is officially May, and I have been in a state of isolation for over a month due to the pandemic. In the past week,
Kat Larson
May 19, AD 2020
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Career
Work of Faith
This past week focused my attention on several new realities it’s difficult for me to admit. When my company first temporarily shut down, the concept
Kat Larson
May 13, AD 2020
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Columnists
The Comfortability of the Uncomfortable
Each passing day I find myself becoming more comfortable living in an uncomfortable place. I started this period of quarantine committed to not letting myself
Kat Larson
May 5, AD 2020
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Quarantine
It has taken some time, but I am finally experiencing the fruits of this quarantine. A dear friend of mine sent me an email echoing
Kat Larson
April 28, AD 2020
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Columnists
Broken
I feel as though I should start dating these blogs the way the captains on starships dated their logs on classic episodes of “Star Trek.”
Kat Larson
April 16, AD 2020
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Desperation
Last Sunday, my priest proclaimed in his homily: “Faith is where desperation meets Jesus Christ.” These words entered my soul and took hold. As this
Kat Larson
April 8, AD 2020
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Life
Alone
Last week was one of new realities, realities I could never have imagined were even possible. These new realities came as a shock, not just
Kat Larson
April 1, AD 2020
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Columnists
Deus Nobiscum!
When the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was
Kat Larson
March 28, AD 2020
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Columnists
What is Wrong With the World?
In the early twentieth century, a popular publication asked the question: “What is wrong with the world?” The question received several different responses, but the
Kat Larson
March 26, AD 2020
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Columnists
Hosting
I had not even been living on my own for two weeks in my apartment when I found myself facing a very unfamiliar situation. My
Kat Larson
March 20, AD 2020
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Columnists
Here I Am, Lord
HERE I AM, LORD (lyrics by Dan Schutte) I, the Lord of sea and sky I have heard My people cry. All who dwell in
Kat Larson
March 12, AD 2020
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Columnists
My Roommate
The last two weeks of my life have been a whirlwind. God somehow managed to pack so much into them, I find it hard to
Kat Larson
February 15, AD 2020
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Columnists
Do You Believe?
“Do you believe that I can do this?” Jesus asked the two blind men who came to Him pleading to Him to restore their sight.
Kat Larson
December 26, AD 2019
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I Am Sorry, Mom
This weekend was a time of great significance. The Church celebrated the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday (“Rejoice” Sunday), but it was personally significant
Kat Larson
December 19, AD 2019
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