I am excited to join Becky Eldredge and friends as a regular contributor to the blog “Into the Deep: Exploring Ignatian Spirituality through the Voices of Women”. This month’s blog series focuses on the ways each of us are uniquely created - formed by God, each with unique gifts, to fulfill the need for love in the… Continue reading Uniquely Created: Called and Sent for Mission
Author: Beth Knobbe
Beth Knobbe is an author, speaker, and ministry professional based in Chicago. She earned a Master of Divinity Degree from Catholic Theological Union and serves as a Community Engagement Manager with Catholic Relief Services, engaging Catholics in living their faith in solidarity with the poor around the world. Beth is an avid traveler and is passionate about her vocation to the single life. Beth is the author of Party of One: Living Single with Faith, Purpose, and Passion (2011) and Finding My Voice: A Young Woman’s Perspective (2009). Her personal blog can be found at www.bethknobbe.com.
The Grace to See What God Sees
I am excited to join Becky Eldredge and friends as a regular contributor to the blog “Into the Deep: Exploring Ignatian Spirituality through the Voices of Women”. This month’s blog series focuses on naming the graces! St. Ignatius invites us to ask God for a grace each time we pray. This month, blog contributors share stories about… Continue reading The Grace to See What God Sees
To Know, To Love, and To Follow: “This is so YOU!”
I am excited to join Becky Eldredge and friends as a regular contributor to the blog “Into the Deep: Exploring Ignatian Spirituality through the Voices of Women”. This month’s blog series focuses on the grace we pray for in the second week of the Spiritual Exercises: to know, to love, and to follow Jesus! Photo by Pablo… Continue reading To Know, To Love, and To Follow: “This is so YOU!”
Diving Into the Deep
I am excited to announce that I will be joining Becky Eldredge and friends as a regular contributor to a new blog “Into the Deep: Exploring Ignatian Spirituality through the Voices of Women” – I’ll be posting about once a month, beginning TODAY! While we are an all-women writing team, our blog is not only… Continue reading Diving Into the Deep
Theology on Tap 2017
Thanks to all the great young adults who have been part of the Archdiocese of Chicago Theology on Tap this summer! It's always great to see familiar faces and lots of new ones, too! If you were one of the lucky ones at Belle Luna Cafe tonight - when I conveniently forgot my handouts! -… Continue reading Theology on Tap 2017
Book Review: Busy Lives & Restless Souls
I am so excited to share this book review with you! Becky Eldredge is the real deal! Her first book “Busy Lives & Restless Souls: How Prayer Can Help You Find the Missing Peace in Your Life" flows from the lived realities of a married lay woman, juggling all the responsibilities that come with caring for… Continue reading Book Review: Busy Lives & Restless Souls
Admonishing the Sinner
This reflection is offered as part of a series on the Year of Mercy hosted by my friend and writing colleague, Becky Eldredge. I have to admit, this was a tough one! I would love to spend more time teasing out the image of "the sting of soapy water and a rough wash cloth" as… Continue reading Admonishing the Sinner
Feast of Mary Magdalene
July 22, 2016 - I was invited to give a reflection at our evening prayer celebration on the Feast of Mary Magdalene at St. Benedict Parish in Chicago. Here are my reflections on this great witness to the Resurrection! Last Sunday at the 12 Noon mass, we celebrated a baptism – baby Raymond Edward! I… Continue reading Feast of Mary Magdalene
Clothe the Naked -Part II
We had such a great response to the post For I Was Naked and You Clothed Me from a few weeks ago. It raised some important questions, so we decided to continue with a second reflection this week. Thanks as always to my dear friend Becky Eldredge for sharing space on her blog! ****************************************************************** Welcomed or unexpected,… Continue reading Clothe the Naked -Part II
Visiting the Sick
I don’t do hospitals. I was sufficiently traumatized by two separate trips to the emergency room as a child. The thought of sitting in a waiting room is enough to make me queasy! It’s no surprise that I rejected the idea of hospital chaplaincy during Divinity school. Looking back, I’m envious of my classmates who… Continue reading Visiting the Sick
