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He Still Meets Us at the Shore
Third Sunday of Easter – John 21:1–19 By Mark Colville, Traveling Light Ministries There’s something about breakfast with Jesus that...

Fr. Mark Colville
May 12 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
Apr 152 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
Apr 152 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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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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There Is a Place for You in the Church
A Welcoming Community 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...

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 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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Can I Be Catholic If I’ve Been Divorced or Left the Church?
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...

Fr. Mark Colville
Mar 111 min read
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Reiki and the Liberal Catholic Church: Healing Hands, Sacramental Grace
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...

Fr. Mark Colville
Feb 282 min read
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What Is the Holy Celtic Church International and What My Priesthood Means to Me
By Fr. Mark Colville The Holy Celtic Church International is an independent Catholic church rooted in the ancient traditions of Celtic...

Fr. Mark Colville
Feb 162 min read
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Independent Catholic and Liberal Catholic Church – FAQ
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...

Fr. Mark Colville
Feb 152 min read
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A Marriage Seminar That Actually Helps: Based on The Gottman Method
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...

Fr. Mark Colville
Feb 142 min read
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Confession and Reconciliation – FAQ
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...

Fr. Mark Colville
Feb 62 min read
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Mother Teresa, the Miraculous Medal, and Her Quiet Devotion to Mary
Mother Teresa is often remembered for her work with the poor, the sick, and the forgotten. But behind her visible mission was a hidden...

Fr. Mark Colville
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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