Minute Meditations

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Prayer Is Relationship

Linda McCullough Moore July 21, 2025

Prayer is being consciously in God’s presence, focusing our eyes on God, on who God is.

Give Thanks for the Emptiness

Maureen O'Brien November 12, 2024

I walked last night down past the houses until there was only a wildlife refuge, dunes on the left, empty beach on the right.

A lantern wot a heart shape glass showing the flame of a burning candle

Love’s Fire

Ilia Delio, OSF November 11, 2024

If we truly believe that matter is holy, then we must act to make Christ alive as oneness-in-love.

A Longing to Belong

Brother David Steindl-Rast November 10, 2024

All morality that was ever developed in any tradition in the world can be reduced to the principle of acting as one acts toward those with whom one belongs.

silhouette of a man standing by a tree during a sunset

Love Is a New Beginning

Ilia Delio, OSF November 9, 2024

Every act of love is a new beginning, a new creation.

volunteers at a food bank preparing food bags for the poor.

Care for the Poor

Kyle Kramer November 8, 2024

Being present to the poor through friendship, solidarity, and service isn’t just a helpful set of moral principles.

person reaching out a hand to help pull a man up.

Unsung Saints

Diane M. Houdek November 7, 2024

We can all think of people who have made a significant difference in the major decisions and directions of our lives.

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