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To My Almost-Confirmed Niece

by Sarah Reinhard | Nov 1, 2013 | Faith, letters | 0 |

Dear Junie, We are so very proud of you. And though you’re not confirmed yet, we’re...

5 Tips for Celebrating First Communion withOUT Stress

by Sarah Reinhard | Apr 12, 2013 | Faith, family | 5 |

Proud to be part of the First Communion Promenade. (Don’t hold it against them for...

Accepting the Grace of Confession

by Sarah Reinhard | Feb 5, 2013 | Faith, Lent Resources, writing | 6 |

Why, oh why, do I procrastinate on the most important things, things like confession? It’s...

A Letter to My Newly Confirmed Niece

by Sarah Reinhard | Nov 10, 2011 | Faith, family, letters | 1 |

Dear Ree, There are some who will tell you that you’re now an adult in the eyes of the Church. There’s also an underlying expectation that you’re “done” now that you’re confirmed. Though...

The Beauty of the Sacraments

by Sarah Reinhard | Oct 26, 2009 | Faith, Quotes, reflection | 2 |

“The sacraments are not magic; rather, they are a personal encounter with the Lord who has real power to heal us. They admit us to the redemptive grace of Jesus and make the mysteries of Christ effective in our lives. ...