Erin's Blog
The Empowering Tenderness of Mercy
It’s an exciting time. The first pope in 600 years has stepped down in a noble and humble way for “the good of the Church.” We prayed and waited and watched, wondering what God was doing, how He would lead us. And then the smoke, the white billowing smoke that seemed to say, “I will never abandon you.” Our hearts were caught up... Read More
May our hearts be not far from you, Oh God.
Scripture reminds us today during the Liturgy, that the most important thing is the heart, and a personal and intimate relationship with God, who created us to be with Him. We hear about the Pharisees who, through their concern with the rules of Religion, had their focus taken away from the heart of Religion. This doesn’t condemn “human... Read More
Awesome new site on the web!
Just a quick note to encourage all of you to go to http://Faithknowledge.org This is a new Catholic search engine that allows you to type in search words and, within seconds, it comes up with a list of where that word or phrase is found in the Bible, Catechism, Popes and Councils. This is a dream come true for many people! You can limit your... Read More
JPII Quote
I came across this quote again today and just found it so inspiring. It is sufficient for reflection so I won’t add anything! Blessings ~ Erin “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; He is beauty to which you are so attracted; it is He who provoked... Read More
Are you a fair face?
I heard a homily awhile back that really hit me. It was one of those times where I felt like the priest was talking directly to my heart, and at a time when I was trying not to be annoyed at the church I was in and the people I was with! (Ever notice that Catholic churches unfortunately aren’t always the most welcoming places, and that many... Read More
Good News…
Hey folks! Check out this link: http://www.catholicity.com/cds/healing.html Read More →
Bosnia & Guatemala
Well, I am back once again on U.S. soil. After returning from the Russian Far East, I had no plans to go anywhere for awhile. I figured I’d take some time to recoup, readjust, and yes, relax! I knew I’d have to of course make it through the always crazy but blessed Mercy Sunday at the National Shrine, and then the new filming of... Read More
Friends of Mercy Newsletter
I just wrote an article for the Marians of the Immaculate Conception’s Friends of Mercy Newsletter. The article is about my experience in Russia doing mission work. You can read the full article in pdf format and let me know what you think! Here’s the article…. Read More →
America the Beautiful
Hello from American soil! I arrived safe and sound. It is totally surreal to be home again in such familiar, yet unfamiliar, surroundings. I can’t describe it but I will say that I miss my work and the people in Russia, am thrilled to see my family, and am looking forward to the next chapter…music, similar work in the U.S., Africa,... Read More
Back Home From Russia
I arrive home on Monday…thought this would be the most appropriate way to sum up my trip…through poetry. There’s really no way to describe how I feel leaving or what my time here was like anyway. Thank you all for your support, and for being part of my journey ~ Erin I walked the roads of Russia once When my eyes were bright And... Read More
Russia Update #2
Well, my friends, time for an update from the land of ice and.well, less snow than Massachusetts usually. They don’t use salt or anything here so the roads and sidewalks are just ice, ice, ice. They pay hearty workers young and old to chip the ice away little by little to clear paths for walking. Otherwise just stay on the balls of your... Read More
Russia Update #5
Hey friends and fam, I haven’t sent an full update because it’s been too busy since I returned from Japan and I only have a few months left to accomplish what we’re trying to set in place here! My work with the street kids continues, and now it is just myself and a Russian man who has taken the place of the American volunteer... Read More
Russia Update #3
Well, I thought culture shock was over, but there have been times when I find myself at a meal or in the office and, for no apparent reason, this overwhelming sadness begins in my chest and works its way up through my throat to my eyes, which well up with unrestrainable tears. Emotional release maybe from the isolation one feels when people... Read More
Russia Update #4
I’ll have to fly to Japan in a couple of weeks to leave Russia so I can re-enter with a new visa. Please pray b/c I have a lot to do to make that happen and my present visa runs out at the end of this month. Working on writing/compiling a booklet for the church to sell to tourists etc. … who ask for the history and pictures of... Read More
Russia Update #1
Greetings from Russia! There’s too much to write to make it elegant, so here’s a sort of free-form/train of thought email. Every morning I wake up I’m out of my comfort zone…talk about an energy burner. But it’s definitely getting better and I’m settling in. There are hills everywhere – steep ones... Read More
