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The Profound Act of Showing Up

June 9, 2022 By Maria Kane 2 Comments

Everyone told me that visiting Iona, a small island off of the western coast of Scotland would be a magical, otherworldly experience.

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You can’t get there from here…

August 31, 2021 By Eric Liles 1 Comment

I’m inspired by Aidan’s commitment to share the good news of Jesus Christ to people who needed to hear the message of salvation.

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Saint Columba, the Ascetic Life, and Black Lives

June 9, 2020 By Erin Jean Warde Leave a Comment

Years ago, I helped lead a youth group to Iona, Scotland for a pilgrimage. I remember thinking how great of a gift it was, to travel there in the first place, but also to be celebrating the Eucharist in a chapel at Iona, as well as on its shores.

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