Minute Meditations

An old ladder reaching into the night starry sky.

Creation Is a Ladder to God

Penance, poverty, humility and compassion were the values that forged Francis into a “cosmic brother,” one who was related to all creatures and to the elements of creation.
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Trusting God's Justice

We want a super hero. But the Gospel reminds us that what we have is in fact a savior, an advocate. But sometimes we have to wait for the plan to unfold fully. 
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God Loves Even Those Not Like Us

Persecution happens because of misguided power, anger at perceived injustice, fear of those who are not like us, who don’t share our beliefs and sometimes even our opinions. What begins as a disagreement over ideas can be magnified and escalated ...
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Prayer Changes Our Hearts

Pope Francis reminds us that prayer is not about us and the things we do, it’s about our relationship with God.
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The Work that Is Ours to Do

We know that in our own lives—at home, at work, in school, in various organizations—that the less admirable behaviors can distract from the work at hand.
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God Shines Most Brightly in Everyday Life

The virtue of humility reminds us that the ordinary and the everyday is often where God’s gifts shine most brightly.
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The Illusion of ‘Sacrifice’

Jesus is never upset at sinners! He is only upset with people who do not think they are sinners. 
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