The Water Jar: Conversations from The Well

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I Will Not Be Silent {5-Minute Reflection} Jan 25, 2019

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"For Zion's Sake I will not be silent. For Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet." – Isaiah 62:1

The Gospel is to be proclaimed and celebrated. It will not always be accepted, but it must be told. The good news is the same breath that filled John the Baptist with the Holy Spirit in his mother's womb, breathes in us, too.

Submitting to Our Smallness by Katie Patrizio Jan 22, 2019

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The Well is a vibrant women's ministry rooted in prayer, evangelization, and charitable action. We exist to gather women together, to foster spiritual friendships, and to build up the local Catholic community. Just as the Samaritan woman encountered Jesus at a well, we pray the work of this ministry opens doors to a deeper and sustained encounter with Jesus for those who gather with us.

This is Katie Patrizio's talk Submitting to Our Smallness from the Summer at The Well gathering on June 24, 2017. Visit www.thewelldesmoines.com to learn more about the work of The Well.

The One Thing {5-Minute Reflection} Jan 18, 2019

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Prayer: The one big thing in the spiritual life.

Let us be Baptized in the Holy Spirit {5-Minute Reflection} Jan 11, 2019

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With the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday we will hear St. John the Baptist proclaim, "He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." Baptism in the Spirit is one of the few themes written about in all four Gospels. But what does it mean to be baptized in the Holy Spirit? To get to the heart of that question, let's pose a different question first. How is it possible for a person who has received the sacraments to not be living a dynamic life of faith? This 5-Minute Reflection explores both questions.

Epiphany, "Women's Christmas," and Spiritual Friendships (5-Minute Reflection) Jan 03, 2019

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A lot of what we know about the wise men is from the three gifts they brought to the newborn Baby King. In this sense, the wise men's story can be ours, too. One of the best gifts we can give, to not only Jesus but to others, is the gift of our own heart. And when we think of giving hearts fully and freely, we can think of authentic spiritual friendships

Love Never Fails: A Christmas Version Dec 19, 2018

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The holidays can create unique pressures on us. There are a dizzying array of demands and decisions to make: travel plans, family preparations, finances, shopping, cooking and cleaning to name just a few. It's no wonder uninvited guests called stress and depression often find their way into our hearts and homes during the holidays. Today's five-minute reflection gets to the heart of it all.

Rejoice, Again I Say ReJ-O-Yce! Dec 13, 2018

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How joyful are you right now? Are your lips saying Jesus is the reason for the season but your body is communicating something entirely different? Take heart, O weary soul, this week's five-minute reflection is for you.

A Woman Encountered by Geneveve Loraditch Dec 11, 2018

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The Well is a ministry based out of Des Moines, Iowa that exists to bring women together, foster spiritual friendships, and strengthen the community. This is Geneveve Loraditch's talk A Woman Encountered from the Summer at The Well gathering on June 24, 2017. Emily Schmid also leads praise and worship following Geneveve's talk. Visit www.thewelldesmoines.com to learn more about the work of The Well.

See, I Am Doing Something New! Dec 05, 2018

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A bite-sized, short and sweet weekly reflection you can listen to under five minutes.

This week's question to ponder:

Have you asked God to do something in your life? Are you still waiting? While you wait, ponder how God is doing something new within you – right here, right now.

Weekly Wisdom from The Well: Begin Again Nov 28, 2018

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A bite-sized, short and sweet episode you can listen to under five minutes. This week's question to ponder: Where might God be asking you to begin again?

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