A dear friend recently invited me to a movie night and pot-luck supper with Con-solatio in Brooklyn, of which she is a long-time member. I have occasionally attended these events and always enjoy my evenings with this group. I was certainly not disappointed this time!...
The intensity of this past year left me feeling pretty drained. While I looked forward to returning to "normal," I also felt exhausted, and unsure of how to move forward without completely abandoning the lessons learned during the pandemic. I said to God, "I wish I could find a retreat or somewhere that would give...
Attending the Con-solatio Benefit Concert was a pure delight and joy!...
There is something so simple yet radical about Con-solatio’s mission. Reaching out to people who others have neglected to love in the ways that they should is...
The Brooklyn community recently put together a “Family Day,” to which we invited some close friends who have children. We gathered on a Sunday afternoon and each family came with a small dish or dessert to share. It was simple: we filled our plates and chatted while we ate...
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of participating in an online reflection with the Con-solatio community. As Ceci spoke about Dante's Divine Comedy, we had the opportunity to remember that we are not made for this life, but for eternal life...
I look forward to Mondays because on these days I get to be a part of the I-school, a reading and discussion group at Con-solatio. When I am there, I feel loved and welcomed in ways beyond my expectations...
In my English class, I met a lady named Lena. We became friends little by little, and I learned that she loves to pray the rosary. One day, she came to class upset. I did not know what had happened, so when the class ended, I simply asked her, “Would you like for me and...
I want to introduce to you Monica, whom I met for the first time two months ago. She recently contacted us saying that she was struggling with health issues and stressed out with many things....
This year was my first Christmas as a convert, or really ever. I was at a Christmas dinner party and someone asked, “Does anyone carol anymore?”...