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Okay, here’s the quick “how it started” vs. “how it’s going” rundown.

It all kicked off when I was a youth minister, scrambling to convince a room full of teenagers that following Jesus isn’t some dusty obligation. It’s the most radical, wonderfully weird adventure you can choose.

Fast-forward to now: by day, I’m a Catholic journalist at a newspaper, diving into the Church’s headlines. The inspiring moments, the tough ones, and all the very human stuff in between. But I needed more than bylines. I wanted a space to live the faith out loud, not just report on it, with you.

When I first heard that famous line from St. Augustine, it pierced my heart because it all made sense then: “You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”

I believe that restlessness is a gift. It’s what keeps us from settling, from blending in. I don’t want to fit in anyway. I want to lean into the Gospel’s wild side: loving enemies, finding joy in chaos (even in 2026), and chasing holiness one messy step at a time.

No perfect-saint filters here. I’m Nicole. I'm a wife, mom, Catholic journalist, photographer. I fail plenty, but I keep showing up. If you’re tired of polished piety and ready to get real about being counter-cultural, honest, and a little rebellious in your faith, you’re home.

Let’s be rebel saints together.

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Rebel Saints: A Catholic Podcast for Restless Hearts

Table-Turning Truth: Gospel Reflection: Third Sunday in Lent (Cycle B)

March 01, 2024 • Episode 10

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Join Nicole on The Rebel Saints Podcast as she delves into the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, March 3, 2024. From the timeless wisdom of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments to Jesus' radical actions in the temple, Nicole breaks down the scriptures for today's Catholic teens. Get ready to challenge the status quo, embrace your faith, and discover how to shake things up with love and righteousness. Stay rad, stay faithful, and keep challenging the status quo with your faith, rebel saints!

FIRST READING: Exodus 20:1-17

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11

SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

GOSPEL: John 2:13-25

KEY WORDS: Reverence, Obedience, Wisdom, Respect, Order, Awe

Resources:

National Domestic Violence Hotline - If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, reach out for help.
SAMHSA - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
This week's readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030324-YearB.cfm

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