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Carlo Acutis and the Gift of Presence

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Often attributed to John Lennon, this quote from American journalist Allen Saunders speaks to me especially this week of April 21, 2025, as I write this piece...
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My Love Letter to God

God is love. That is all we know and all that matters in the end.
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The Super Bowl and Human Trafficking

Some 100 million Americans will tune in to this weekend's Super Bowl, but few will consider the crimes lurking on its periphery.
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7 Easy Tips for Personal Prayer

How do we move beyond our busyness and listen to God’s voice?
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Finding God in My Depression

Depression has taught me that perhaps the greatest act of trust is to know that how God heals us is way less important than how he loves us.
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Sisterhood of Saints: Josephine Bakhita

St. Josephine Bakhita shows us that mercy and love can conquer the evils of our world.
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Praying in Nature’s Cathedrals

Faced with the demands of the world around us, St. Francis led the way to our finding peace in nature.
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