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Open-ended Questions

Reflect In the Gospels, Jesus demonstrates the power of open-ended questions. He asks the first disciples, “What do you want?” (Mk 10:46), and then after …

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The Sacred Duty to Forgive

Reflect All of us have made mistakes. We have all sinned and need God’s mercy. In humble gratitude, take care to give in the same spirit that you have received. Pray Holy Redeemer, though you did not know sin,you bore ...
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Bonds That Can’t Be Broken

Reflect Family is at the core of our social structure and given great importance in our Catholic faith. But sometimes we take our families for granted or even experience deep rifts with some of our loved ones. Let’s pray for ...
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Peace I Leave You

“Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you,” Jesus tells the apostles. Some days are so hectic and stressful that there is no peace. But then I hear Jesus’ voice, and I know that with him, peace is ...
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God Is With Us

Reflect “O come, O come, Emmanuel.” Emmanuel, the name given to Jesus, means “God is with us.” God is truly here among us—here, in the thick of it and in the light of it. God’s voice is all around us. ...
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Play the Cards You Were Dealt

Reflect Solitaire is a way to pass the time. I am pleased when I conquer the challenge, as though it was my cleverness alone that won the victory. Pray Thank you, good and gracious God, for all the success, all ...
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‘Judge Not, and You Will Not Be Judged’

Reflect Why is Jesus so adamant about us not judging? And why does he connect it to being judged ourselves? Is he simply reminding us of a universal truth: What you give is what you get? Or is there a ...
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