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Dying to Self & Rising to Eternal Life

By: Dcn. Pasquale Coccimiglio (Sleeping Giant TEC) Before Jesus began His ministry on earth, He spent forty days in the desert fasting, praying, and facing temptation from the devil. His ... Read

To Bring Good News: Our Great Gift of Hope

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At times in the past year, we have all felt afflicted, brokenhearted, and captive. While we continue to wait on things beyond our control, we enter the season of Lent—itself a time of waiting. But ... Read

An Introduction to Contemplative Leadership

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By: Janet M. Drey (Past Executive Director)

“Contemplation” is a word that has a long history, yet many people of faith do not have great familiarity or experience with. Plato (c.428-347 ... Read

TEC Conference Staff Changes: Thank you Dcn. Kevin & Welcome Dennis

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On behalf ... Read

Celebrating Christmas with Francis of Assisi

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By: Sr. Jacque Schroeder (Peoria TEC)

When was the last time you contemplated the manger scene? I mean really just gazed at the humility and simplicity of it all… For St. Francis– and all... Read

A Different Kind of Thanksgiving

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By: Billy O'Regan (Executive Director)

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_faI2MjT00M&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Happy Thanksgiving to our TEC family! If you watched our vi... Read

Walking the "Little Way" Through the Pandemic

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On October 1, Catholics celebrate the feast day of St. Therese of Lisieux. For those who love TEC, this is a special feast day for us, as Therese is the patron saint of the TEC movement! Read

The Joy of Ordinary Time

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By: Fr. Nick Junker (Belleville TEC)

As wonderful and as sublime as the seasons of Lent and Easter are, there’s something nice about settling back into Ordinary time, which we d... Read

Meet the Speakers Bureau

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With all TEC retreats currently cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, TEC centers find themselves “paused,” waiting for the right time to safely offer TEC weekends again. However, even... Read

A Father's Selfless Sacrifices

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By: Brett Mathiowetz (Region 8 Coordinator; Riverbend TEC)

It’s the middle of June, and where I live in Minnesota, it’s been extremely dry. So dry, in fact, that being in constr... Read