Tag Archives: discernment

Feeding the Spirit: Time at On the Rise Bakery

July 25, 2011 » Posted by Br. Vito Martinez
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Last Tuesday I had the chance to work at one of our more unique ministries: the bakery. On the Rise Bakery opened in 2009 as an extension of the R.O.P.E. program – sponsored by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit. The program provides a place for men,…

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The Obedience of Religious Life: Why I’m Not Currently On A Plane to Rome

April 30, 2011 » Posted by Br. Vito Martinez
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Sometimes the life of a religious friar means that you have to turn down great opportunities, even when they come from Rome. I was invited to the Bloggers Conference on May 2, a gathering of 150 bloggers to discuss the Church and evangelization in…

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Adventures in Academia: Trying to Write Right Correctly

September 27, 2010 » Posted by Br. Vito Martinez
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For the first time in many many years, I found myself lying awake…preparing for an exam that would be worth 25% of my total grade. What made the experience so nerve-wracking? 60% of the exam was based on a two-part essay question; I was being graded …

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