Alanna Burg, Author at Catholic-Link

A Meditation For The Eve of Christmas Eve

Alanna Burg — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:45:13 +0000

God come to my assistance, Lord make haste to help me. As I enter into prayer today, I will take a moment to acknowledge where I am in my physical and emotional space. I offer any suffering to Jesus through Mary’s Immaculate Heart. Lord come into my heart and mind and guide me through these […]

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Liturgy Live 4th Sunday in Advent

Alanna Burg — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:50:07 +0000

This weeks podcast we discuss King David’s desire to give to the Lord. The desire to give to the Lord is good. In this interaction with King David and the Lord shows us that the Lord wants to give us more than we can imagine when we desire to give of ourselves for His glory. […]

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A Guided Advent Meditation On Scripture And Experience

Alanna Burg — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:58:43 +0000

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Liturgy Live 21st Sunday | Who Has Known?

Alanna Burg — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:52:35 +0000

This week on the Podcast we talk about the authority given to flawed humans by God. How abusing that Authority will bring punishment upon yourself and the people you lead. The other side is to remember the humanity of the authority, and understand the requirement to charitably follow the lead. As long as that lead […]

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Liturgy Live | Corpus Christi

Alanna Burg — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:31:48 +0000

We are being tested during this time of crisis. God is looking to see if you remember that He provides for you. He will guide you and provide for you. We are being allowed to feel the hunger for the Body and Blood of Christ, how are we to respond to the invitation back to […]

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Liturgy Live Most Holy Trinity | Conversion is the Way

Alanna Burg — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:58:52 +0000

Our world is in chaos, and we are in need of hope. Conversion of heart to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and reception of the Sacraments and living a moral life is the only way forward. What a controversial statement. We believe that Christ is the Way. Christ told us Himself, He is the […]

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Liturgy Live | Peace For Pentecost

Alanna Burg — Fri, 29 May 2020 20:31:51 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about the Gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit and how we can identify and use them during this difficult time. We also talk about the Peace Christ gives us in the upper room to anticipate all of these gifts and be able to work as one. […]

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Liturgy Live 5th Sunday in Easter | Leadership

Alanna Burg — Thu, 07 May 2020 02:55:02 +0000

Welcome back to the podcast! Congratulations to Alanna for finishing her Masters! Our topic this week is leadership, and how we can find the points needed from the scriptures this week. We have to understand that there are multiple levels of leadership like the apostles found out and ordained the Deacons. We talk about the […]

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Liturgy Live 5th Sunday Of Lent | Do you Believe?

Alanna Burg — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:46:37 +0000

During this time of COVID19 we have to be careful with our fear. The cure cannot be worse than the disease. How do you develop strategies to live a healthy balanced life in the midst of the shutdown. Monastic rule is so important to learn in this time. We are to KNOW that Christ is […]

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1st Sunday Of Lent | Our Temptations

Alanna Burg — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:51:00 +0000

This week on the Podcast we talk about temptations. Specifically the first temptation of Adam and Eve and the temptations of Christ in the desert. Most of our sins fall into the three categories of sin, our base passions, our vanity and our pride. We discuss fasting and finding the sweet spot of suffering where […]

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Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement With Fr. Timothy Gallagher

Alanna Burg — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:18:59 +0000

Catholic-Link was blessed to host Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. to share his wisdom with us. Below you’ll find a recording of the conversation we had. Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement With Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Discover More Resources Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. These Amazon affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no extra cost to you! […]

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Liturgy Live 3rd Sunday In Lent | Reveal The Well

Alanna Burg — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 04:19:42 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about how Moses was able to be real with God. He prayed in a way that showed his frustration with the people of Israel. The people knew what they needed but they didn’t ask God for it. In the Gospel we talk about the woman at the well, […]

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2nd Sunday Of Lent | On The Mountain

Alanna Burg — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 03:26:56 +0000

On this second Sunday in lent we talk about aversion to climbing the mountain. When we make it to the top, we also don’t want to leave. We don’t like the cross, nor do we like the climb of exercising virtue to get up the mountain. We are to go as the Lord directs us, […]

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Liturgy Live 7th Sunday In Ordinary Time | Be Perfect

Alanna Burg — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 03:05:10 +0000

This week we talk about how to respond to division in the Church. Do not let others’ actions drag you into sin. Focus on contemplation, be prepared even for distractions, so you will not be disturbed in those moments. When you have control over your own passions and emotions you can have a positive effect […]

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Liturgy Live 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Salt and Light

Alanna Burg — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:41:14 +0000

In this week’s podcast we talk about the “proto” beatitudes of Isaiah: how we are called to serve and feed the poor. We are called to purge ourselves of our maliciousness and serve the poor, then we will be light in the darkness. In the second reading we talk about the power of the gospel […]

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Church People | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 02:39:39 +0000

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord This week we talk a lot about the people you will find in the church. Those who withstand the refiners fire that is parish life, who wait on the Lord. In the second reading we talk about how Christ suffered and we can find Him in our sufferings. […]

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Humility in Teamwork | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 01:43:08 +0000

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time This week we talk about the prophecy of Isaiah that can be looked at in three different ways. First and foremost, Christ is the fulfillment of this prophecy. Second, St John the Baptist is God’s servant and draws the people out into the wilderness seeking repentance and restoration. Third, we […]

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Liturgy Live | Baptism of the Lord

Alanna Burg — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:54:43 +0000

This week on the Podcast we talk about the prophecy of the baptism and the fulfilment in Christ. We really go into our response to holiness. In maturity we are able to rejoice in the gifts of others, not tear them down in jealousy or envy. We talk about how John recognised his role and […]

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A Sign | Liturgy Live 4th Sunday in Advent

Alanna Burg — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:22:57 +0000

After a few weeks with technical issues, we are back! We have actual bingo cards being created to play during the show. If you have common words or phrases you think we should have on the cards let us know, and if you want a bingo card, email us at Liturgylive@gmail.com. This week we talk […]

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Christ the King | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:26:48 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about the spiritual leadership of David. How David waited for so long, already anointed, and still mourned the death of King Saul even though they were enemies. This really spoke to us about holding the office in respect even if we know that the leadership is not perfect. […]

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Persevere Through Destruction | Liturgy Live 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:18:26 +0000

This week on the Podcast we continue to talk about the last things. In the first reading we talk about Prophet Malachi and how his book condemns the offensive defiled sacrifices made in the temple since the return from exile. Malachi prophesies the destruction of the evil ones. In the second reading we talk about […]

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Resurrection Hope | Liturgy Live 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:05:28 +0000

This week on the podcast, we talk about the hope of the coming Resurrection through Christ. The first reading shows the seven sons suffering for their faith in front of their mother, who encouraged them to stand firm. Their witness, belief in the resurrection of the dead, and a life to come is an example […]

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Seek and Save | Liturgy Live 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:38:22 +0000

This week we really dive deep into the beginning of the first reading. How the whole universe is a grain from the balance. How small we are in the relation to everything, yet how much God loves each and every one of us. We talk about thinking about God and thinking about thinking about God. […]

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Humbled And Exalted

Alanna Burg — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 19:41:40 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about the struggles of moving through the spiritual levels. One of the temptations of conquering your sins is to become judgmental of the process of others. We talk about having to be very aware of what is hurting us in sin to be able to fight it. How […]

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Persevere In Prayer | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 03:12:15 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about the necessity of both the active and contemplative life. Moses holds his hands up for the success of those fighting the troops of Amelek, there are 2 groups in this situation, the contemplative prayer needed for success and the active fighters also needed for the same success. […]

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Obedience And Thanksgiving | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:56:51 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about the O word, yes the word that sends some into a fit of rage. Obedience. Our culture is a culture of disobedience, it is expected and sometimes even revered as some sort of secular virtue. This week’s readings go into having to be obedient to the Word […]

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How Long O Lord | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:48:35 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about the need for increase of faith. In the first reading we hear the cry of the Prophet Habakkuk that is also echoed in Psalm 13. This cry is followed by the response of the Lord to be patient and have hope for the coming fulfilment. In the […]

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See the Poor | Liturgy Live 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:35:05 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about needing to be present to the poor. In the first reading we talk about how the Prophet Amos was talking about the leaders in the temple were abusing the items meant for serving God and set aside for His worship. It shows that they are unable to […]

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The Sheep and The Coin | Liturgy Live 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 19:56:43 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about God’s forgiveness and his rejoicing at our return to Him. In the first reading we revisit the story of Moses coming down the mountain and finding the people worshipping the golden calf. He reminds God of his promise to the Patriarchs to deliver them to the land […]

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Humility and Generosity | Liturgy Live 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:53:41 +0000

In this weeks podcast we talk about Humility and the connection with generosity. In the first reading we talk about the need to be humble in order to find mercy with God, and the almsgiving that atones for sins. In the second reading, Alanna says Sion but she means Sinai. We are able to approach […]

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The Narrow Gate | Liturgy Live 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:09:42 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about Isaiah sharing with the tribe of Judah what their mission is in exile. While veiled, they are being sent to all the ends of the earth to share their faith and prepare the way so that the Gentiles can recognise Christ when he comes. In the second […]

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Set The Earth On Fire

Alanna Burg — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:50:49 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about leadership that is inconsistent in their decision making. The king showed no real backbone and changed his actions based on who was causing problems for him. This is not what real leadership looks like, we are called to look at this and recognise the failings of weak […]

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What Faith Looks Like | Liturgy Live 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:03:32 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about remembering the faith of the Patriarchs of Salvation History. The faith of Moses, and the Israelites when they faced Passover. In the second reading we talk about the faith of Abraham, in his waiting for the promises and his willingness to sacrifice the promise received. In the […]

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Vanity of Vanities | Liturgy Live 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:14:31 +0000

This week on the podcast Fr Ian and Alanna start out with 2 different perspectives on Ecclesiastes and how to go about reading it and the possibilities of approaching this particular book of Scripture. We have a good disagreement that ends in the same outcome, we just take different routes to get there. The second […]

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Martha Martha | Liturgy Live 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:04:16 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about service through suffering. In the first reading Alanna connects the symbolism of the story to the symbolism of the New Testament. Service in suffering under the “tree” brings forth fruit, and new life. Abraham serves God with a good and ordered attitude and does not complain to […]

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The Samaritan Allegory | Liturgy Live 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 02:53:16 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about the Good Samaritan. In the first reading we talk about how Moses is telling the Israelites that the answer is not in a far off place, it is in their hearts, given to them by God. To please follow the laws and statutes, in order to avoid […]

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Boast In The Cross | Liturgy Live 14th Sunday In Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:55:47 +0000

This week we talk about the readings for the 14th Sunday. In the first reading we talk about the imagery of the comforting mother that Isaiah gives us and how it prefigures our comfort being delivered from the Blessed Mother, and also our Mother the Church. In the second reading we talk about boasting in […]

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Directed Zeal | Liturgy Live 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 02:32:10 +0000

This week on the Podcast we talk about Discipleship and zeal. In the first reading we talk about how Elijah throws his cloak over Elisha while he is farming. This seems quite strange to our ears, but it is a call to discipleship that Elisha would have understood in his time. Elisha was allowed time […]

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God’s Love | Liturgy Live Corpus Christi Sunday

Alanna Burg — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 20:38:22 +0000

This week we discuss Gods love. Through the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ. Fr Ian talks about the thought of earning God’s love as a motivation for working harder and digging deeper in life. Alanna reminds everyone that technically you can not earn God’s love because He loves us perfectly from eternity […]

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Ponder the Trinity | Liturgy Live Trinity Sunday

Alanna Burg — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:11:44 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about pondering the Trinity. How it is so difficult to teach the mystery of the Trinity because all examples that we try to use fail. Trying to describe the Trinity is the easiest way to accidentally stray into heresy. Holy Trinity Sunday First Reading We accept by faith […]

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Receive the Holy Spirit | Liturgy Live Pentecost Sunday

Alanna Burg — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:54:28 +0000

The waiting period is over and the apostles receive the gift promised! So to do we receive the Holy Spirit, especially in the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. This week on the podcast we talk about how not all experiences with the Holy Spirit are dramatic, some feel like nothing, but we can trust in […]

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Stay and Wait | Liturgy Live Ascension Of Our Lord

Alanna Burg — Thu, 30 May 2019 17:09:43 +0000

This week on the podcast we discuss a lot about waiting for the Holy Spirit. Discussing the first reading we ponder the Ascension from the perspective of the Apostles. How did they feel? What were they going through? We discuss how hard discernment is, and how hard it is to wait for the Holy Spirit […]

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If You Love Me | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Fri, 24 May 2019 03:49:26 +0000

This week on the Liturgy Live Podcast we talk about the fulfilment of the prophesy of Amos with the inclusion of the Gentiles into the church without Old Covenant necessities. We discuss that there is a difference between some of the laws in the OT that are covenant based, which are erased by the new […]

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Worthy to Suffer | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Thu, 02 May 2019 18:09:07 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about how in the first reading, Peter is no longer under the authority of the Sanhedrin. He is in the Spirit and has the courage to face the punishment that comes from proclaiming the Gospel. We talk about fear of being publicly Christian and how we can process […]

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The Good News | Liturgy Live Easter Sunday

Alanna Burg — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 19:47:09 +0000

This week on Liturgy Live we talk about the closing of Lent and the finishing of the race. That we do not enter Easter rested, we enter Easter exhausted and tested. In the first reading, we go into the Preaching of Peter to the Gentiles and how important it is for us to hear this […]

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The Path of Suffering | Liturgy Live Palm Sunday

Alanna Burg — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:56:21 +0000

This week on the podcast we go over the entrance into Jerusalem and the problem of suffering in our faith life. How our Baptism, or conversion, is a joyful entrance in to the life of faith, but it is the suffering of the cross that is our path to unity with God. In the reading […]

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Knowing Christ | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 02:01:46 +0000

This week on the podcast we discuss the paradox in the first reading of forgetting things in the past but still being called to remember what God had done for the Israelites. In the second reading we talk about the supreme good of knowing Christ as the end, and we all are still lacking in […]

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Fast! | Liturgy Live 1st Sunday Of Lent

Alanna Burg — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 22:23:35 +0000

This week on the podcast we talk about the lenten practice of fasting. Fr Ian is fired up! The whole point of fasting during lent is to get our flesh in line with our spirit, since “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak”. To fast from good things for a time especially food […]

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Fruit of Your Words | Liturgy Live 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:12:32 +0000

Alanna BurgAlanna is a military spouse and mother of 2. She spends her time as a homemaker conquering the chaos along with serving her family and community. In her free time, she dives into learning all aspects of her faith.

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Blessings and Woes | Liturgy Live 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 05:08:27 +0000

This week on the livestream Fr Ian and Alanna go down the rabbit hole of Blessings and Woes in the Old Testament Covenant and the argument found in the wisdom literature about how bad things happen to good people. The second reading on the resurrection brings us to our own perspectives on death, Fr Ian […]

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Encounter Conversion Mission | Liturgy Live 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:55:13 +0000

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Objective Standard for Love | Liturgy Live 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:39:56 +0000

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Tools for the Mission | Liturgy Live 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:39:09 +0000

This week Fr Ian and Alanna discuss the connections within the Sunday readings. Ezra was a leader in the spiritual revival of Jerusalem after the time of Exile, Nehemiah was the governmental leader who came in and built up the protections for the people. Ezra was standing in front of the Water Gate, Christ is […]

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The Gifts of the Spirit | Liturgy Live 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 23:30:16 +0000

Fr. Ian Van Heusen and Alanna Burg discuss the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary time. We begin discussing the topic of our identity and how we view ourselves before and after the encounter of God in our lives. We have considered ourselves forsaken, but now are called God’s “delight”. We then discuss the […]

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I Come To Do Your Will | Liturgy Live Fourth Sunday in Advent

Alanna Burg — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 19:30:03 +0000

The alternate title for this week’s recording is “Brimstone and Fire” because Fr. Ian said it so many times referencing his homily this past Sunday. We counted 8 times! This week we start off talking about the lowliness of Bethlehem and how it is surprising that Christ came from there even though it was prophesied. […]

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Rejoice! | Liturgy Live Third Sunday in Advent

Alanna Burg — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:25:22 +0000

This week we talk about the call to rejoice in the suffering of our time. We venture into anxiety and the culture, how to care for our spiritual health and our physical health. The implementation of gratitude is so important in fighting the dryness and anxiety, and the willingness to be in the discomfort while […]

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Make Straight His Paths | Liturgy Live 2nd Sunday in Advent

Alanna Burg — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:01:36 +0000

We talk this week about putting on the glory and the splendor of God, what that means for our church life and for the garments of the priesthood. How some dress lesser to seem lesser in false humility, and how some are in the rut of familiarity and routine. We talk about the morality of […]

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The Lord Our Justice | Liturgy Live 1st Sunday in Advent

Alanna Burg — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 06:16:46 +0000

Join is this week for the discussion of the Sunday readings. Due to a technical difficulty we had to restart the stream and jump into the second reading right away. We still talk about part of the first reading about The Lord our Justice. Father Ian talks about how we need Justice to have Mercy […]

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Feast of Christ the King | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 03:17:40 +0000

This week we go over the prophecy of Daniel regarding the saying “one like a Son of Man”. We discuss the charism of celibacy and the witness of joy in the culture. We go over the Revelation reading and discuss how we relate to Christ as a King and how we see him as a […]

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Prophesy and Parousia | Liturgy Live 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:24:40 +0000

Join us this week in our discussion on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. We discuss Daniel’s apocalyptic prophesy and the three fold applications of it. A reminder that there will be a crisis in every generation to bring us to repentance and wait on the return of Christ and to be prepared for our […]

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Leading the Remnant | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:17:27 +0000

This week we talked about how it feels like we are a remnant of the church, growing up in the 90s and straying and returning we feel we are the products of an insufficient catholic teaching. We reflected on the progress of the New Evangelisation, and how there are so many more ways now, to […]

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Breadbox Media Podcast Hosting | Outstanding Initiatives

Alanna Burg — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:23:55 +0000

As technology has advanced so have the resources available to Catholics today to enrich their faith. One such area of growth has been in the area of podcasts. Across all genres, the number of people listening to podcasts and those creating the content for podcasts has increased significantly in recent years. Riding that wave of […]

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Hold Fast | Liturgy Live 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:08:28 +0000

This week we talk about the Suffering Servant, Christ who suffers for us so we can find Him in our own suffering. He has been tested so we can follow Him in our own testing. We bring in movies and sports to express stories and human tendencies. Should we strive for Glory? Sometimes we don’t […]

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The Cost of Discipleship | Liturgy Live 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 22:10:49 +0000

This week on Liturgy Live we talk about Wisdom, the Word of God, and the cost of discipleship. In the book of Wisdom, the Word is a “fierce warrior bearing the sharp sword”, we see throughout the gospel how people hear the Word and are cut to the heart. Some don’t have open disposition to […]

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Marriage Matters | Liturgy Live 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:33:47 +0000

This week’s readings might cause people to get upset. Marriage is a touchy subject in the life of the Church right now. Take time to look at these important readings and talk about them in the light of the culture vs the light of Christ and what He wants from us. We have the job of […]

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Millstones Are Trending | Liturgy Live 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:01:54 +0000

Each week we look at the readings and discuss what they mean from our perspective, in our culture, and in the time and culture they were written. In this episode we look at the story that brought about the elders gaining the portion of the Spirit given to Moses, how the overabundance of things can […]

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War on Wisdom | Liturgy Live 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:31:49 +0000

This week we look at the readings in light of the scandal rocking the church and discuss what they mean from our perspective in our culture and in the time and culture they are written in. In this episode, we look at the persecutions of those who follow Christ and the depravity that comes from […]

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Show Me Your Faith | Liturgy Live 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 20:23:34 +0000

We are pleased to announce that our show Liturgy Live will now be a part of the expanding lineup of podcasts at Breadbox Media! We are happy to be a part of their team. Looking for the BEST in Catholic podcasting? Check out Breadbox Media! Liturgy Live can now be found on iTunes, iheart, Stitcher, […]

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Open My Ears, Lord | Liturgy Live 23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 01:45:15 +0000

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5 Secrets of Fundraising We Can Learn From The Saints

Alanna Burg — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 23:48:57 +0000

Our Workshops are going LIVE! Please join us on August 25th at 1pm EST to learn from the best about how to engage in fundraising from a Catholic perspective. We will be streaming Live on Facebook! We will be addressing these five points: 2-3 must know facts for anyone starting with Catholic fundraising What to […]

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Attitude in “How” | Liturgy Live 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 20:25:09 +0000

Liturgy Live with Fr. Ian Van Heusen and Alanna Burg, join the conversation live on Monday’s at 3pm EST on our Catholic Link English Facebook page. Click on the notifications button so you will be alerted when we go Live. Did you know that Liturgy Live has its own YouTube Channel? Please go and subscribe! We […]

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Food for the Journey | Liturgy Live 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 04:23:13 +0000

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Work and Gift | Liturgy Live 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 14:32:56 +0000

Liturgy Live with Fr. Ian Van Heusen and Alanna Burg, join the conversation live on Monday’s at 3pm EST on our Catholic Link English Facebook page! Click on the notifications button so you will be alerted when we go Live! Questions for reflection: Do you grumble against God when you are going through difficult times? […]

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The Overabundance of Sustenance | Liturgy Live 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 03:48:16 +0000

Liturgy Live with Fr. Ian Van Heusen and Alanna Burg, join the conversation live on Monday’s at 3pm EST on our Catholic Link English Facebook page! Click on the notifications button so you will be alerted when we go Live! Questions for reflection: Do you have a hard time trusting in God’s plan? Coming together […]

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Shepherds Need Rest | Liturgy Live 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:48:16 +0000

Liturgy Live with Fr. Ian Van Heusen and Alanna Burg, join the conversation live on Monday’s at 3pm EST on our Catholic Link English Facebook page! Click on the notifications button so you will be alerted when we go Live! Questions for reflection: Can you identify poor spiritual leaders in your life that have led […]

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Qualifying the Called | Liturgy Live 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:01:05 +0000

Liturgy Live with Fr. Ian Van Heusen and Alanna Burg, join the conversation live on Monday’s at 3pm EST on our Catholic Link English Facebook page! Click on the notifications button so you will be alerted when we go Live! Questions for reflection: Did you know who Amos was? What do you think about the […]

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Weakness is Strength | Liturgy Live 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Alanna Burg — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 22:23:23 +0000

Liturgy Live discussion for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Discussion questions: Do you see the typological connection to the Baptism of Jesus in the first reflection? Have you had an experience of divine energy? What experiences have you had where suffering has strengthened your faith in the Lord? Have you dealt with people from […]

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Disposition to Grace | Liturgy Live 13th Sunday

Alanna Burg — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:12:33 +0000

Liturgy Live questions for reflection on the 13th Sunday in Ordinary time. Looking back on past sins, can you see when you have courted death with your choices? Have you encountered envy in the blessings of grace in others? Do you “bump up” against Jesus in the Eucharist or do you encounter him with a […]

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What is in a name? Nativity of St John the Baptist | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 19:10:30 +0000

Fr Ian VanHeusen and Alanna Burg talk about the readings for The Nativity of St John the Baptist. Questions for reflection. Do you think that names can have a hand in your destiny? What would draw you to someone? What type of magnetism would you respond to? Are you able to be both gentle and […]

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God Shelters The Mustard Seed | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:35:00 +0000

Welcome to the new weekly Facebook live session where Fr. Ian Van Heusen and Alanna Burg discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. You can catch us during the weekly live sessions on Mondays at 3pm EST on Facebook from our Catholic-Link page. Reflection Questions How is God sheltering you in His branches today? In what way […]

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Our First EVER “Liturgy Live” Featuring Fr. Ian and Alanna

Alanna Burg — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:56:19 +0000

Welcome to the new weekly Facebook live session where Fr. Ian Van Heusen and Alanna Burg discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday. You can catch us during the weekly live sessions on Mondays at 3pm EST on Facebook from our Catholic-Link page. We welcome questions and input from the people who are able to […]

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Online Workshop: A Mind at Peace: Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction

Alanna Burg — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 16:43:09 +0000

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Online Workshop: 4 Keys to Drawing Closer to God this Advent

Alanna Burg — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:35:57 +0000

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Online Workshop: Is An Annulment Just a Catholic Divorce? 6 Keys to Understanding Catholic Teaching

Alanna Burg — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 13:41:18 +0000

Annulments, some say it’s just “Catholic divorce.” Others believe that if you simply pay enough, the Church will “say” you were never married. But what is the truth? What, really, are annulments in the Catholic Church? What do they do? What’s the process? What did Pope Francis do a year or so ago that changed […]

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Online Workshop: Discover 7 Life Changing Moments that Happen at Mass

Alanna Burg — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 07:57:43 +0000

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Have You Met The Holy Spirit? How One Prayer Opened The Floodgates And Changed My Life

Alanna Burg — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:55:44 +0000

In my journey back to the faith I had spent much time researching, listening, and learning about what it meant to be a daughter of God, what it meant to be a follower of Christ, and to clumsily pick up my cross and carry it. All of this seemed like an overwhelming task and something […]

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Online Workshop: “Friendship Project: Guide to Building Authentic Relationships”

Alanna Burg — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:47:31 +0000

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Online Conference: How To Let Holy Week Transform Your Life

Alanna Burg — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 08:19:10 +0000

Are you looking for a way to end Lent on a great note and welcome the Easter season with Joy? The Lanky Guys will take us on a journey through Holy Week, unpacking the Scriptures and walking with us along the steps of the Apostles to see what they saw. Even for those of us who have […]

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“Dating Detox: The 4 Toxic Beliefs Keeping You From Real Love”

Alanna Burg — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 06:43:15 +0000

“To one extent or another we’ve all been poisoned by the culture’s false idea of love, dating and sexuality. No one is unscathed, and we could all use a good detox.” ~ Jason and Crystalina Evert in the Foreword of Kevin and Lisa Cotter’s new book, Dating Detox. One summer, Kevin and Lisa Cotter spent […]

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Online Conference: 6 Ways To Draw Closer To God This Lent- Pray40Days

Alanna Burg — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 21:05:38 +0000

The greatest adventure we have in life is learning to pray. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the former Cardinal Ratzinger, said that the entire purpose for Jesus coming into the world was to show us God the Father (Ratzinger Report). What’s the Challenge? What if I told you right now that, in these next 40 days, […]

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25 Pope Francis Quotes To Live Out

Alanna Burg — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 14:47:25 +0000

2016 was a busy year for Pope Francis and he has hardly slowed down in the first month of the new year! The past year in the Church was graced with love and mercy, much needed in our world today. World Youth Day events and the canonization of new saints (especially Saint Teresa of Calcutta) […]

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10 Things That Prevent Us From Hearing God’s Voice

Alanna Burg — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 11:32:01 +0000

Knowing that we are called to follow the Will of God and being able to discern His Will are two very different things. Do you ever feel like asking God for a neon sign to guide you in your next step in life? Usually, God does not send neon “go here, do that” signs. So […]

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Online Conference: How to Hear God’s Voice? A Practical Guide to Discernment

Alanna Burg — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 07:19:38 +0000

Knowing that we are called to follow the Will of God and being able to discern His Will is two very different things. Do you ever feel like asking God for a neon sign to guide you in your next step in life? Usually God does not send Neon “go here, do that” signs. So […]

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Conference: “How to Discover Peace in Prayer: A Practical Guide to Meditation”

Alanna Burg — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:00:45 +0000

Sometimes prayer and meditation can be a bit intimidating. Who has time for it? And with what little free time we do have, prayer feels more like an obligation than anything else. What’s more, besides a Mass and a few minutes before bed, all the other things are for those special mystics, right? In reality, the possibility […]

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Jim Gaffigan’s Advice When Discussing Political Views: Calling Them A Moron Doesn’t Work

Alanna Burg — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 02:09:29 +0000

No one in the history of opinions has ever changed his/her mind after being called an idiot. They might have stopped sharing with you or even started an ad hominem fight online. Opinions change. As much as people with strong ones think that their mind will never change, it does happen. That is the whole […]

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The Powerful Message Iraq’s Archbishop Gave at World Youth Day

Alanna Burg — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:25:28 +0000

World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, was a huge, week-long event with catechesis in multiple languages all over the city. I was blessed to be able to attend the English catechesis at the Mercy Center in the Tauron Stadium. All of the speakers were clear and able to engage the youth in their own ways. […]

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These Pieces of Poetry Not Only Speak to the Heart, but Speak to the Lord

Alanna Burg — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:45:42 +0000

When a writer pens poetry he or she uses a linguistic paintbrush to form in the mind of the reader a place full of emotion that no other writing style can express. Human experiences are so deep and so powerful that our language does them no justice. What seems like nonsensical combinations of words, when […]

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Pokémon Woah! Car Accidents and Other Dangers of the Popular New Game

Alanna Burg — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 03:23:16 +0000

The newest game trend in mobile gaming is a game called Pokémon Go. It has been developed by Nintendo based off of older versions of the Pokémon games. Pokémon Go is an app that is free to download. The player then is required to explore their areas, towns, cities and gather virtual supplies and “catch” […]

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Do You Trust the Voice Of Your Spiritual GPS?

Alanna Burg — Tue, 03 May 2016 04:37:45 +0000

Bishop Robert Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is also the host of CATHOLICISM, the groundbreaking, award-winning documentary about the Catholic Faith (and a newly released sequel called The Pivotal Players). WordOnFire.org reaches millions of people each year. His regular […]

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“The Wild Goose” Is A Must Watch For Catholics Who Want To Grow In The Holy Spirit

Alanna Burg — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:13:28 +0000

Father Dave Pivonka and The Wild Goose team have brought together a wonderful series of reflections on the Holy Spirit. These videos produced by 4pmMedia and the accompanying discussion/reflection questions are a great resource for both your personal life and for ministry. Get access to the entire free series by clicking here. This ministry has a very […]

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Is Getting Enough Sleep A Spiritual Discipline? Fr. Mike Schmitz Enlightens Us

Alanna Burg — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:18:59 +0000

Fr. Mike Schmitz from Ascension Presents gives this awesome talk about getting to bed and getting enough rest. Most of the people I know have issues sleeping… night owls, early risers, and plenty with insomnia. What are we doing to our bodies and how is it affecting our lives? While some people have medical conditions […]

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God was attracted by the humility of Mary (Benedict XVI)

Alanna Burg — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 17:05:53 +0000

“Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today, we celebrate one of the most beautiful and popular feasts of the Blessed Virgin: the Immaculate Conception. Not only did Mary commit no sin, but she was also preserved from original sin, the common legacy of the human race. This is due to the mission for which God had destined […]

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Our desires will be completely fulfilled in the vision of the Word (St. Augustine)

Alanna Burg — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:01:22 +0000

“What man knows all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden in Christ and concealed in the poverty of his flesh? Though he was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that by his poverty we might become rich. When he made mortality his own and made away with death, he appeared […]

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God invites us to the eternal Bethlehem (St. Josemaria Escriva)

Alanna Burg — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:18:34 +0000

“Look how gently the Lord invites us. His words have human warmth; they are the words of a person in love: “I have called you by your name. You are mine.” God, who is beauty and greatness and wisdom, declares that we are his, that we have been chosen as the object of his infinite […]

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4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Saying “I Love You” To Another

Alanna Burg — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:23:06 +0000

When I like you is enough, hope is enkindled with the possible fulfillment of reciprocal like. The fulfillment of that like springs forth new hope from this newfound mutual likeness, possibly turning into love. What an exciting time with endless possibilities, can’t you hear the music?! Then your hopes are realized with “I love you”, […]

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Overcoming Temptation with Prayer and Patience

Alanna Burg — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:36:50 +0000

If a man tries to overcome temptations without prayer and patient endurance, he will become more entangled in them instead of driving them away. – St. Mark the Ascetic, On Spiritual Law Alanna BurgAlanna is a military spouse and mother of 2. She spends her time as a homemaker conquering the chaos along with serving […]

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The more you feed sin, the more it burns.

Alanna Burg — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:25:14 +0000

Sin is a blazing fire. The less fuel you give it, the faster it dies down; the more you feed it, the more it burns. St. Mark the Ascetic, On Spiritual Law Alanna BurgAlanna is a military spouse and mother of 2. She spends her time as a homemaker conquering the chaos along with serving […]

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More than rebuke, pray for your neighbor.

Alanna Burg — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:22:51 +0000

It is better to pray devoutly for your neighbour than to rebuke him every time he sins. – St. Mark the Ascetic, On Spiritual Law Alanna BurgAlanna is a military spouse and mother of 2. She spends her time as a homemaker conquering the chaos along with serving her family and community. In her free […]

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The “defects” of Jesus (Card. Van Thuan)

Alanna Burg — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 21:12:56 +0000

First Defect: Jesus does not have a good memory (Luke23:42-43) During his agony on the cross, Jesus heard the voice of the thief at his right side: Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom. If it had been me, I would have answered him: “I won’t forget you, but you must pay for […]

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What love is (Thomas a Kempis)

Alanna Burg — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 17:04:44 +0000

”Love is a mighty power, a great and complete good; Love alone lightens every burden, and makes the rough places smooth. It bears every hardship as though it were nothing, and renders all bitterness sweet and acceptable. The love of Jesus is noble, and inspires us to great deeds; it moves us always to desire […]

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The shortcut to sanctity (Archbishop Fulton Sheen)

Alanna Burg — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 14:08:35 +0000

“In what does your life consist except two things: (1) Active duties; and (2) passive circumstances. The first is under your control; do these in God’s name. The second is outside your control; these submit to in God’s name. Consider only the present; leave the past to God’s justice, the future to His Providence. Perfection […]

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“Falling Moon”: A Beautiful Short Animation about the Decision to Be a Mother

Alanna Burg — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:54:12 +0000

Torn. The feeling of contradiction within yourself. This video shows the possibilities between two different choices that this mother can make. A young single mother struggling between abandoning her baby child or not is faced with an intensely difficult decision. As she is totally lost in hesitation, the moon falls on her. The healing of […]

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Miss America Contestant Is More Than ‘Just’ A Nurse (Video)

Alanna Burg — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:22:44 +0000

Miss America 2016 – While other contestants sang, danced or played instruments for the talent competition on the second night of preliminaries in Atlantic City, Kelley Johnson, Miss Colorado, delivered a unique monologue about her experience as a nurse. She spoke about how she referred to herself as “just a nurse” to one of her […]

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Sometimes Pop Music Speaks Truth

Alanna Burg — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:24:48 +0000

Most of the time secular music will spread the lies of the culture, depicting women as objects and glorifying wealth and materialism. But every once in a while a pop song hits a chord of truth that moves us to see ourselves as we are. Even more than Christian music, this truth goes out into the […]

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6 Ways to Persevere with Charity

Alanna Burg — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:00:58 +0000

Living the truth through charity is walking a fine line through the messy confusion of life. The truth is not complete if not presented with charity; the facts themselves might be truth, but the attitude behind the facts must also be presented with kindness and compassion. No truth will be accepted through anger. A lie […]

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3 Virtues That Help Me Thrive As A Military Spouse

Alanna Burg — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 18:49:37 +0000

Being a military spouse is not for everyone. We endure many unique struggles and sufferings. I have found that living out my faith is the most reliable way to thrive in – and not merely survive – our lifestyle. The Three Theological Virtues of Faith: which is trust in God; Hope: looking forward to the […]

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Her “I may fall down 7 times… But, I will get up 8” Attitude Will Push You to Greatness

Alanna Burg — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:07:32 +0000

Today’s video is the story of a woman who had been paralyzed from the neck down. It would take her countless hours of physical rehabilitation and effort to regain her basic capacity to walk. It is a story that sparks hope in the heart and opens up horizons that perhaps many of us have long […]

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