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LGBTQ+ and the Catholic Tradition: A Place at the Table
If you’ve ever been told there’s no place for you in the Church because of who you are or who you love, I want you to hear this clearly:...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 41 min read
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What Is an End-of-Life Doula? (FAQ)
Facing the end of life is never easy—whether it’s our own or someone we love. An end-of-life doula is someone who walks beside a person...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 12 min read
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Helping a Child or Teen Process Grief
Grief is hard for adults. For children and teens, it can be even more confusing. They often don’t have the words to explain what they’re...
Fr. Mark Colville
Feb 272 min read
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What Is Karuna Reiki®? A Kind and Deep Healing
Karuna Reiki® is a form of Reiki that focuses on compassion. It helps with deep emotional healing, especially for people who have gone...
Fr. Mark Colville
Jan 163 min read
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Grief Recovery Method – Online Class FAQ
Grief is something we all experience, but most of us were never taught how to deal with it. That’s why I offer Grief Recovery Method...
Fr. Mark Colville
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Karuna Reiki: Compassion in Action
Karuna Reiki is one of the most powerful and heart-centered branches of Reiki. The word Karuna is Sanskrit and means compassion. This...
Fr. Mark Colville
1 day ago3 min read
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From Wounds to Resurrection: Embracing the Journey of Holy Week
Holy Week is a profound journey through the depths of human experience—betrayal, suffering, death, and ultimately, resurrection. For...
Fr. Mark Colville
2 days ago2 min read
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A personal reflection on healing, identity, and the journey back to grace
There was a Christmas when I was far from home. I had just arrived at a new duty station. I didn’t know anyone. I had no family nearby. I...
Fr. Mark Colville
2 days ago2 min read
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My Journey to Becoming a Reiki Master
Back in 2004, my sister and I used to visit every metaphysical shop we could find around Cincinnati, Ohio. We would spend hours looking...
Fr. Mark Colville
2 days ago2 min read
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Palm Sunday Through the Lens of a Healing Ministry
This Sunday, we enter the holiest week of the Church year. The Gospel reading is from Luke 22:14—23:56. It begins with the Last Supper...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 101 min read
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Reiki for Daily Use: Simple Ways to Bring Healing into Everyday Life
Reiki isn’t just for sessions on a massage table or during deep meditation. It’s something I weave into the fabric of my life—quietly,...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 92 min read
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Healing Without Closure: A Love Letter to the Unresolved
Healing Without Closure: A Love Letter to the Unresolved We all want answers. We want to know why they left, why it ended, why we weren’t...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 83 min read
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Sometimes the Church throws stones. But Jesus never did.
In John 8, a woman is dragged before Him by religious men with stones in their hands. She’s accused. Shamed. Used. Jesus doesn’t argue....
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 41 min read
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Reiki Healing – Common Questions
I’ve been practicing Reiki for over 20 years. It’s helped a lot of people feel better, calm down, and heal. I know it can seem new or...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 42 min read
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Wearing Grace: The Miraculous Medal, the Brown Scapular, and the Power of Enrollment
People of all faiths carry sacred objects. Some wear crosses or prayer beads. Others carry oil or a special stone. In the Catholic...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 33 min read
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Finding Peace in Prayer: Christian Mindfulness and the Power of Sacred Beads
By Fr. Mark Colville Sometimes, the most healing thing we can do is slow down and be still. In a world that moves fast, it can be hard to...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 32 min read
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What Is Reiki and What to Expect During Your First Session
By Fr. Mark Colville Reiki is a gentle healing practice that brings peace to the body, mind, and spirit. It comes from Japan and means...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 22 min read
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How Reiki Supports Mindfulness and Relieves Anxiety Naturally
By Fr. Mark Colville Anxiety can feel like a storm that never passes. Your mind races. Your heart pounds. Sleep gets harder. Peace feels...
Fr. Mark Colville
Apr 22 min read
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Helping Children with Loss: A Gentle Program for Healing
Helping children with loss ,Grief sup By Fr. Mark Colville When a child loses someone or something they love, it can shake their whole...
Fr. Mark Colville
Mar 262 min read
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A Guide to the Grief Recovery Method: What to Expect
By Fr. Mark Colville Grief is not just about death. It can come after a breakup, the loss of a job, or even a move. Grief is the normal...
Fr. Mark Colville
Mar 132 min read
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