As we approach Holy Week and the Easter Triduum, I thought it was time to make good on my intentions to share some reflections with the Challenge community. I’ve been talking about doing a Lent/Easter blog post for almost 2 years. No more excuses! In John 15:13,…
A Challenger sent along this reflection on knowledge and love: I’ve been struggling lately trying to figure out how the Lord wants me to love those whom I do not know. And by know, I mean understand. For if I understand someone, I feel like I would love them…
Something that’s been on my mind and my heart a lot lately is the importance of faith. I feel like a lot of the times we as Christians or Catholics just cruise through life and go to mass on Sundays and when Lent hits we sort of just give…
So this little season called Lent is coming up. 'Tis the season amirite? Lent is one of my favourite seasons, in fact, if I dare say, it is the New Year’s of the Christian faith. It is a time to give up a vice – or better yet, take on…
Fr. Jonathan Blake, Spiritual Director Reflections on the 2015 Army Run. How about a little theology à la Daft Punk?! “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” is a song by French duo Daft Punk. The single was first released on October 13th, 2001. A live version of "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" was…
A Challenger sent this reflection along on the theme of the last central ultreya - Modesty: Last week I was extremely excited to go to Ultreya to hear the talk about modesty. As a lifetime Catholic who only recently rediscovered my faith, I am now constantly trying to learn more…