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Reflect Letting go of what is familiar can feel like losing our footing. We remember the old paths because they feel safe and known. But God whispers, “See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive ...

Ask someone how they are doing today. Not just a “How are you?” with a “I’m good” response in passing, but genuinely sit down and have a conversation with a friend, family member, or even a coworker.

Reflect Is it something that you think about often that Our Lady is the greatest theologian to ever exist? Pray Mary Most Holy, the moment that your heart was pierced by the prophecy of Simeon, it also became a tabernacle. The Scriptures say that ...

Reflect  Many of us may recall the old English teacher adage: Show, don’t tell. In some sense, Jesus is saying the same thing when he says: “Even if you do not believe me, believe the works. . . .” (Jn 10:38). I guess ...

Reflect Winter invites us to slow down, even when we resist it. The cold and dark are not empty; they are restful and protective. This season reminds us that not everything needs to bloom right now. Some growth happens unseen, ...

Reflect  In Mark 1:12–15 we read Jesus’ words after his 40 days in the desert: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand.” Sometimes, though, it feels like the kingdom of God is nowhere to be found.  ...