The Sweetness of Doing Nothing
Natalie Ryan
April 16, 2023
Reflect The Italians have a popular phrase that goes, “Il dolce far niente,” or “the sweetness of doing nothing.” They practice this with their long
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Natalie Ryan
Natalie is an Indianapolis native who has moved to Northern Kentucky. She does parish ministry, is a writer and an artist, and is also a spiritual director. She loves to see how God is working in others' lives, which helps her find him more clearly in her own life.
How to Unbecome
Natalie Ryan
April 12, 2023
Reflect Our life’s pilgrimage can get muddied rather easily with expectations, opinions, and norms of society. St. Francis is a great example of how to
Getting Quiet
Natalie Ryan
March 29, 2023
Reflect Actor Shia LaBeouf sat down with Bishop Robert Barron for an interview about his recent conversion to Catholicism as well as his role in
Just One Look
Natalie Ryan
March 28, 2023
Reflect Just one look at a good friend in a funny situation can send you into full laughter. Just one look at the mountains, plains,
In Dreams
Natalie Ryan
March 19, 2023
Reflect God communicated to St. Joseph— among other biblical figures—in dreams. God communicates to us through dreams today as well. Of course, we dream when
Ceremony of Repentance
Natalie Ryan
March 1, 2023
Reflect Most cultures have a religious or spiritual ceremony for repenting or self-cleansing. Native Hawaiians, for example, recognize their faults, come to terms with needing
Lord, Help Me Remember
Natalie Ryan
February 9, 2023
Reflect After losing someone, I desperately wish to be able to pick up the phone to call them, to hear their voice. I can, at