St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty
St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 14: Everything We Want
Advent is a good time to reflect on the many gifts we already have, and even on the many material things that make our lives more pleasant and less difficult.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 13: Love Is Greater than Things
Accidents happen during this busy season. Remember that the child or pet who was at fault is ultimately more important than the thing that got broke.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 12: Life Is Too Short
Simplicity is not about being poor and deprived; rather it’s about being filled with joy because our needs and wants are no longer consuming us.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 11: Nothing Lasts Forever
Clearing your house of clutter might seem like the perfect project for Lent, it can be a fruitful Advent pursuit as well.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 10: The Beauty of Simplicity
Beauty rescues us from a drab utilitarian existence. Simplicity doesn’t need to be stark and completely minimalist.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 9: The Work of Our Hands
As you take time to breathe deeply in prayer, look with appreciation at your hands and reflect on the many things they do—working, playing, loving, creating.
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