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Natalie Ryan

Natalie is an Indianapolis native who has moved to Northern Kentucky. She does parish ministry, is a writer and an artist, and is also a spiritual director. She loves to see how God is working in others' lives, which helps her find him more clearly in her own life.
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How to Unbecome

Natalie Ryan April 12, 2023

Reflect Our life’s pilgrimage can get muddied rather easily with expectations, opinions, and norms of society. St. Francis is a great example of how to

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Getting Quiet

Natalie Ryan March 29, 2023

Reflect Actor Shia LaBeouf sat down with Bishop Robert Barron for an interview about his recent conversion to Catholicism as well as his role in

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Just One Look

Natalie Ryan March 28, 2023

Reflect Just one look at a good friend in a funny situation can send you into full laughter. Just one look at the mountains, plains,

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In Dreams

Natalie Ryan March 19, 2023

Reflect God communicated to St. Joseph— among other biblical figures—in dreams. God communicates to us through dreams today as well. Of course, we dream when

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Ceremony of Repentance

Natalie Ryan March 1, 2023

Reflect Most cultures have a religious or spiritual ceremony for repenting or self-cleansing. Native Hawaiians, for example, recognize their faults, come to terms with needing

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