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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...

Back in 2004, my sister and I used to visit every metaphysical shop we could find around Cincinnati, Ohio. We would spend hours looking...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

People of all faiths carry sacred objects. Some wear crosses or prayer beads. Others carry oil or a special stone. In the Catholic...

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...

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...

By Fr. Mark Colville Anxiety can feel like a storm that never passes. Your mind races. Your heart pounds. Sleep gets harder. Peace feels...

Helping children with loss ,Grief support By Fr. Mark Colville When a child loses someone or something they love, it can shake their...

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...

Yes. The short answer is yes. If you’ve been divorced, remarried, or stepped away from the Church—whatever your story is—you are still...

By Fr. Mark Colville Some people ask me if Reiki fits within the Church. They’ve been told energy healing is unchristian, or that it’s...

By Fr. Mark Colville The Holy Celtic Church International is an independent Catholic church rooted in the ancient traditions of Celtic...

Many people ask me what kind of church I belong to, especially when they learn I’m a Catholic priest who also offers healing work like...

Marriage isn’t about being perfect. It’s about learning how to show up for each other, even when life gets messy. That’s why I offer a...

Confession can feel scary for a lot of people. Maybe you’ve had a bad experience. Maybe you’ve been away for a long time. Or maybe you’re...

At first glance, the Reiki Precepts seem so simple. So gentle. So doable. Just for today, I will not anger. Just for today, I will not...