Category Archives: priesthood

Isolation, Sunday Rest, and Hermits

by Mother Therese Ivers, JCD(cand), OCV, DHS One of the deacons I am friends with has spoken about his visits to impoverished housebound people and assistance both spiritual and temporal given to them. Our conversations became a catalyst for this … Continue reading

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To Save A Thousand Souls by Fr. Brett Brannen: A Book Review

by Therese Ivers, JCL Have you ever been torn between getting married and becoming a priest? If you are serious about discerning your vocation, one of the best tools to have is this book, To Save a Thousand Souls : … Continue reading

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