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St. Carlo Acutis: Pray for Us!

In his short 15 years, Carlo Acutis lived boldly and loved loudly. Our first Millennial saint can teach us how to follow God with humble steps.
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Learning to Love Like God

All relationships take work, and our life with God is no different. It might be hard to admit, but just like in our human relationships, we can struggle with frustration, anger, and anxiety with God.
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From Apathy to Empathy

The way of Jesus challenges us to embrace the pain and joy of the world and respond courageously and lovingly as God’s healing companions to those who suffer.
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Growing in Appreciation

Some experiences can only be appreciated afterwards, not during. Then, we thought there was nothing to appreciate. But now we can see how that experience was exactly what we needed.
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Seeking Help in Times of Need

The poem “Footprints in the Sand” conveys a message that during our troubled times or when we’re feeling overwhelmed, God is there to carry us. It is a poem that may resonate with a lot of people, especially these days
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A Lesson in Trust

We understand the skepticism that came from the people Paul had been persecuting. Was it all an evil trick? However his actions, preaching, and ultimate martyrdom proved otherwise.
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The Water of God’s Love

Water is a part of who we are as humans, making up roughly 60 percent of our bodies. It’s also part of who we are as Christians, as by it, we are baptized into our new lives.
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