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Still Together during This Time Apart: A Reflection about the Daughters of Hope

Dec 1, 20202 min read

Still Together during This Time Apart: A Reflection about the Daughters of Hope

Wednesday, November 18th, a crisp, but sunny autumn day, found 6 smiling ladies ON THE MOVE. These dear sisters, our current Daughters of...

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The Lord's Greatness: A Compass Fall Retreat Reflection

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Nov 21, 20202 min read

The Lord's Greatness: A Compass Fall Retreat Reflection

I had the absolute pleasure of attending this year's compass retreat. During such a time where we feel so out of control, a retreat that...

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Nov 5, 20203 min read

My Friends, the Saints

My relationship with the saints started when I was 19 years old beginning with a book about St. Therese of Lisieux. Up to that point, I...

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Nov 3, 20202 min read

Inspired by the Saints

Since All Saints Day is here, it’s really tempting from a modern perspective to think about the Saints’ examples as unattainable by...

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A New Compass Year: A look into what lies ahead

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Oct 18, 20201 min read

A New Compass Year: A look into what lies ahead

This year Compass is continuing to build community for young adults in our area. Joined by many faces you may recognize and many that you...

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New Ignite Year: A look into the Ignite Ministry Year

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Oct 11, 20202 min read

New Ignite Year: A look into the Ignite Ministry Year

Ignite is so excited to be back for a new ministry year! This year is a new moment for Ignite - we have some new leaders with new...

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In His Presence: 24 Hour Adoration for our Virtual Fall Retreat

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Sep 30, 20203 min read

In His Presence: 24 Hour Adoration for our Virtual Fall Retreat

This year, our annual fall retreat looked a little different. This year, our annual fall retreat looked a little different. With our...

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SPO Missionaries: Get to know the new & returning Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries here in NJ

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Aug 31, 20206 min read

SPO Missionaries: Get to know the new & returning Saint Paul's Outreach missionaries here in NJ

As a new college school year begins across the nation, SPO missionaries settle into their new homes or return after a summer of training.

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Still finding Jesus: Ignite Summer Events

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Aug 25, 20204 min read

Still finding Jesus: Ignite Summer Events

Elementary, Middle and High School youth events run by Ignite Youth Ministry Like most events these days, Camp Hope was cancelled this...

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Aug 12, 20203 min read

Pronto 2020

THOUGHTS ON PROMPTLY RESPONDING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT FROM MIKE SHAUGHNESSY How do you organize an online, two-hour, international...

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Aug 1, 20202 min read

Kairos' Youth Workers Summit 2020

On Saturday, July 18th, Kairos hosted a 5 hour Virtual Youth Workers' Summit. A couple years ago, Kairos hosted their first YW Summit...

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Archdiocesan Women's Day: A brief summary of the Women's Day from March

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Jul 3, 20201 min read

Archdiocesan Women's Day: A brief summary of the Women's Day from March

While this event happened a few months ago, due to the craziness of the Pandemic we did not get the opportunity to feature this article unti

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Jul 1, 20203 min read

In Loving Memory: Fr. James Carroll

We are grateful to the Lord for the life of our dear brother, Fr. James Carroll, and his many years of service, love, support and friendship

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Jun 30, 202010 min read

Pentecost Exhortation

Thank you to Ed Moccia for his uplifting exhortation at our Pentecost virtual prayer meeting. We've transcribed the entire talk here so...

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This Too Shall Pass: An Encouragement during Quarantine

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Jun 12, 20201 min read

This Too Shall Pass: An Encouragement during Quarantine

"So yes, this too shall pass but it has made me more grateful for God's mercy and kindness!"

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An SPO Farewell: Saying Goodbye to some of our long time SPO Missionaries

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Jun 10, 20203 min read

An SPO Farewell: Saying Goodbye to some of our long time SPO Missionaries

The missionaries of St Paul's Outreach (SPO) have not only been a gift to college campuses across the nation but also to us here in the...

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Zoom Celebrations: Virtual Ignite Easter Celebration

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Jun 8, 20202 min read

Zoom Celebrations: Virtual Ignite Easter Celebration

I would have to say my favorite part was just seeing everyone again. I did not realize how much I missed Ignite and everyone in it until I

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Jesus at the Heart of the Virus: An Encouragement from a Nurse working with Covid-19 Patients

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Jun 5, 20203 min read

Jesus at the Heart of the Virus: An Encouragement from a Nurse working with Covid-19 Patients

I am a hospice nurse at Morristown Medical Center, so in March when the pandemic was really starting to pick up I was asked if I would be...

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Give it a Side Glance: A look at Community Life amidst a Pandemic

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Jun 3, 20204 min read

Give it a Side Glance: A look at Community Life amidst a Pandemic

I’m quite confident that most of us, not only in the People of Hope, but world wide, have become familiar with several new buzz words and...

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Virtual Lord's Day Celebration: A Reflection on Lord's Day during Isolation

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May 8, 20202 min read

Virtual Lord's Day Celebration: A Reflection on Lord's Day during Isolation

"I believe and hope that this isolation will generate a greater desire in us for communion with one another"

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