Lenten Reflections 2018

Lizzie Sextro

Lizzie Sextro

Ash Wednesday

Lizzie is a master’s degree student at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. She is also a weekly contributor to Bondings 2.0, the daily blog of New Ways Ministry.

Her reflection is titled, "You Can’t Take It With You: An Ash Wednesday Reflection."

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John Michael Reyes

John Michael Reyes

First Sunday of Lent

John Michael has served as a hospital chaplain, liturgist and currently works at Santa Clara University’s Campus Ministry.

His reflection is titled, "In the Desert, With Wild Beasts and Angels."

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Fernanda Belderol

Fernanda Belderol

Second Sunday of Lent

Fernanda is a genderqueer, second-generation Filipinx-American, working as a Theology teacher at a Cristo Rey Network school.

Their reflection is titled, "Tests and Tents: Finding Grace in Life’s Challenges."

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Elaina Jo Polovick

Elaina Jo Polovick

Third Sunday of Lent

Elaina Jo Polovick is a second year Masters of Divinity student at the Jesuit School of Theology.

Her reflection is titled, "Turning Over Tables with Jesus."

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Sarah Gregory

Sarah Gregory

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Sarah Gregory is a queer Catholic school soccer mom with punk tendencies who is currently working on her PhD.

Her reflection is titled, "Read Today’s Gospel-And This Blog Post-All the Way to the End."

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Angie Hollar

Angie Hollar

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Angie Hollar received her M.Div. from the Jesuit School of Theology in 2015 and is currently a high school theology teacher.

Her reflection is titled, "Brunch Epiphanies."

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Ish Ruiz

Ish Ruiz

Palm Sunday

Ish Ruiz is a PhD student at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley.

His reflection is titled, "With Palms and Nails."

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