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Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. (Matt. 5:1) This introduction to the Beatitudes is easy to overlook yet reveals a crucial element of discipleship. Prior to this, we find Jesus at the foot of the mountain...

A Reflection on Being on Mission in Hungary In July, I had the privilege of travelling on mission with my dad, Peter Herbeck, to Budapest, Hungary, where we were able to serve at two different summer camps led by Deacon Zoltán & Panni Kunszabó and the New...

In his later years, my grandfather’s life was anchored by a steady rhythm of frequent Mass, prayer, and spiritual reading. My grandfather knew I loved to read as a boy, and he began sending me books on Padre Pio’s life after he would finish reading them. Because my...

The Weekly Inspiration Each Friday, Renewal Ministries sends The Weekly Inspiration, an email with a short reflection from one of our talented team, sharing what the Lord is currently putting on their hearts, and links to books and articles that are currently...

Dear fellow beloved children of God, Between the endless stream of young people filling the Renewal Ministries’ office during the summer and the five kids Cait and I parent each day, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time around children. Recently, I’ve been...

“You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matt. 5:48) Hello. My name is Anna, and I am a (recovering) perfectionist. I like tidy, neat spaces. I like executing projects perfectly. I do not like loose ends left undone. I really do not like...