By Jessica Coblentz Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2015. On this feast of St. Clare, I envision her in a simple brown habit at the window of the monastery dormitory, and the […]
Category: Vocation
Our Hearts Burning with the Glory of God
The story of the Road to Emmaus begins in Luke 24:13. It tells us of Cleopas and his unnamed companion, who unknowingly encounter the risen Christ as they walk away from Jerusalem. Importantly, however, the […]
Grace Illuminated by Shadow: Caravaggio’s The Calling of St. Matthew
I know that I am by no means the only one who is drawn by work of Caravaggio, by no means the only one seduced and transformed by its play of light and shadow, its […]
On Vocation, Venezuela, and Hearing God’s Voice
Samuel’s call in the Hebrew Scriptures is a biblical story that has always hit close to home for me. In a cursory read of 1 Samuel 3: 1-18 most people grasp on to the infamous […]
Mother Mary and Father Abraham: Vocation as Participation in God’s Incredible Plan
In this post for Vocation Bible School, I want to consider the call of the Blessed Virgin Mary as depicted in the first chapters of the Gospel of Luke. First, let’s consider what the Evangelist […]
The Paradoxical Relationship between Place and Vocation in Sacred Scripture
For the past few weeks, the daily Lectionary has shared the story of Abraham and Sarah and their journey to a new land and into relationship with God. My personal reflections on place, vocation, and […]
Vocation Bible School
It’s time for Vocation Bible School at Daily Theology! No, that’s not a typo. Here at Daily Theology each summer sees a new installment of our Vacation Bible School series. Many of our churches and […]
St. Clare’s Monstrance and Courage
By Jessica Coblentz I envision Clare in her simple brown habit at the window of the monastery dormitory, and the vicious mercenaries of Emperor Frederick are just beyond the opening. They have taken the grounds […]
Part of the Crowd on Palm Sunday
Ever since I signed up to do DT’s post for Palm Sunday, I’ve kind of been dreading it. One, as regular attendees of Palm Sunday liturgies know, the readings are particularly long, and I’m getting […]
Teaching and Discipleship: Work of Faith, Labor of Love, and Endurance in Hope
I was recently asked to facilitate a retreat for a local Catholic high school’s faculty. Honored and humbled by the request, I began brainstorming potential themes that would inspire and refocus them as they begin […]
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