Take a Breath
Shannon K. Evans
December 26, 2024
Breathing is the most basic thing we do in life, but it is likely also the thing we overlook the most. Try to inhale God’s peace and exhale your anxieties.
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Shannon K. Evans
Shannon K. Evans is the author of Embracing Weakness, Rewilding Motherhood, and Luminous: A 30-Day Journal for Accepting Your Body, Honoring Your Soul, and Finding Your Joy. She and her family make their home in central Iowa.
The Prayer of Peacemakers
Shannon K. Evans
December 12, 2024
In a world of violence, hatred, and division, Jesus implores us to work for peace. We hope against all odds, believing that Divine love will one day have the victory.
Grateful Hearts
Shannon K. Evans
December 4, 2024
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.
Learn to Forgive
Shannon K. Evans
November 6, 2024
When we are wronged, offering forgiveness is not often our natural response. Yet God asks us to forgive–not for empty piety, but to help our souls heal.
A Prayer for Pope Francis
Shannon K. Evans
October 21, 2024
We have a responsibility to pray for Pope Francis as a spiritual leader and decision-maker, so that he may continue guiding the Church with wisdom and compassion.
A Call to Discipleship
Shannon K. Evans
October 1, 2024
Today we pray to take seriously our call to discipleship, letting Jesus’ example influence every decision we make.
Living Gardens of the Lord
Shannon K. Evans
October 1, 2024
St. Thérèse of Lisieux wrote that there is more power in one little act done with all the love one possesses than in the most impressive spiritual displays or works of service if they are not rooted in pure love for God.
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