Fr. Ryan Lerner, Chaplain

Fr. Ryan Lerner, Chaplain

Running on Faith is a blog by Fr. Ryan Lerner, Catholic Chaplain at Yale University. An avid runner, Fr. Ryan takes to the streets of New Haven each morning at dawn, where he finds inspiration in the rhythm of his steps and the quiet of the early hours.

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Running on Faith: Five Steps to a Good Morning

Running on Faith: Five Steps to a Good Morning

A while back I wrote a Running on Faith reflection about a ritual and prayer routine I would do the night before a race – praying the Rosary and...

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Running on Faith: Born All Over

Running on Faith: Born All Over

In the Gospel we heard this past Monday, Jesus responds to those who objected to his disciples not fasting like those of John the Baptist and the...

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Running on Faith: The First to Proclaim the Gospel

Running on Faith: The First to Proclaim the Gospel

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for he has looked with favor upon his lowly servant. In his...

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Running on Faith: Opening Our Gates

Running on Faith: Opening Our Gates

Every year, at the start of the Advent season, which coincides with the busiest time in our lives, I am struck by the tension between trying to quiet...

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