Shannon K. Evans

Every human being needs camaraderie and friendship. But it’s all too easy to fail to reach out for connection when we need it most.

To follow Jesus is to commit ourselves to justice. This requires inward change more often than we would like and can be a complicated journey.

For most of us, living courageously is a matter of choosing it with quiet resolution day after day. Take this moment to reflect on the area that is requiring courage of you.

Francis taught that in God we are connected to the earth and all created things. In the spiritual life we’re called to live attuned to this interdependence.

They say laughter is the best medicine, but we know gratitude is healing too. Propose to keep your eyes open to God’s gifts today, and let gratitude swell your heart.