By : Justin Studebaker Entering the Priory and finding the room with my name on it filled me with feelings of agitation and anticipation. Agitation because it takes about half a day to settle fully into the silence, washing away the dirt and grime from daily life. And anticipation over the beautiful experiences that lay … Continue reading Silent Exchange: Part 2
Month: June 2020
Conversions of the heart aims to share true stories of young adults experiencing Jesus Christ’s transformative love. These stories will inspire hope and through their relatable, engaging and inspiring witness will reach the heart of person’s who have yet to experience God’s unconditional love. Each story is unlike any other because each person is a … Continue reading
Silent Exchange: Part 1
“We do not need to go find love; rather, we need to be still and let love discover us.” -John O’Donohue. By: Justin Studebaker It was a cold, windy and rainy day in January, 2017. I was exhausted after finishing another stressful, chaotic Christmas season at Nordstrom. This weekend’s silent retreat with Christus … Continue reading Silent Exchange: Part 1
Exuberant Light
By: Martin Ngo These days, Christ shines exuberantly for me through the incarcerated women at Massachusetts Correctional Institution Framingham. OK, I have to start first by saying, I don't cry easy. But I find myself moved to tears often when I am at MCIF; when I am close to Christ. I can't begin to describe … Continue reading Exuberant Light
