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Listening as Prayer

The real sacrifice God asks is our attention. You don’t have to pick up your rosary, light a candle, or fall on your knees.
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Listening with an Open Heart

Differences of opinion can bring out the worst in us. We want to prove our point of view, and we get frustrated when we feel unheard or misunderstood.
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Stewardship and Sustainability

St. Francis revered all creation as a gift from God, advocating for responsible stewardship of the earth. Embracing simplicity allows us to live in harmony with nature and future generations.
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Let the Light In

Sometimes it is not uncommon for little children to be afraid of the dark. While the darkness can feel scary or uncertain, the light brings clarity, a new way of seeing.
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The Struggle to Surrender

When we do not surrender, it is easy for our identities to become attached to our own perceived ideals of how we think our lives should unfold.
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The Gift of Our Crosses to Bear

What causes you heartache, keeps you up at night, or otherwise nags your mind and soul in your everyday life? These struggles make up the wooden beams of your cross.
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Christ the King

What kind of king gets nailed to a cross for a throne? What kind of king gets buried in a borrowed tomb? What kind of king was Jesus? And what kind of kingdom does he rule?
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