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Wandering a Spiritual Desert

When Teresa of Ávila had a mystical encounter with an image of the wounded Jesus, the floodgates of her prayer life opened.
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St. Anthony, Help Me Find…

We often call on St. Anthony when something is lost—but he was much more than a holy lost-and-found.
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Renouncing Sinister Lies About Ourselves

Do you ever catch yourself criticizing, cursing, or insulting yourself when you make a mistake, or something doesn’t go your way?
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A Ministry of Care

Upon meeting obstacles, Katharine Drexel remarked that if they weren’t in her plans, they must’ve been in God’s. The next time you encounter a problem adopt her spirit.
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Pick Up Your Mat and Walk

Jesus challenged the man with paralysis with the words, “Pick up your mat and walk” (Jn 5:1–8). To have abundant life, he needed to act.
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The Quiet Heart of Prayer

Many years ago, a priest gave me advice in confession that ruffles my feathers. He told me that I did too much talking to God—and that I needed to shut up and learn to listen better.
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The Day the Church Caught Fire

Pentecost: the day the Church caught fire—literally and figuratively. Tongues of flame, a rushing wind, and suddenly a band of bewildered disciples became bold proclaimers of the Gospel.
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