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Water Is Life

Reflect According to God’s beautiful designs, living creatures require water, and we are among the many millions of species who depend on the refreshment, nourishment, …

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Prayer to St. Christopher

Reflect Whether St. Christopher existed is unimportant. For many weary travelers, he is a constant companion, providing a measure of prayerful calm. Let’s take a moment to thank this mysterious saint! Pray God of all saints,Christopher, patron of travelers,lived a ...
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Deliver Us From Boredom

The endless barrage from the 24-hour news cycle, social media posts, and streaming programs seek to keep our eyes glued at all times.
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I Am the Light

Reflect Today, reflect on the beautiful passage from John 8:12: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of my life”.  Pray Today I give thanks forthe warmth ...
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Prayer of a Patriot

Today, I will observe the law of love. That love will strengthen me to do what is right and just in all the areas of my life.
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Into the Void

Reflect A central aspect of St. Bonaventure’s metaphysics was the metaphor of “fountain fullness.” This can be briefly summarized as love and goodness, at the core of reality, flowing from the Trinity into our world. This component of reality can ...
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The Sweetness of Sabbath

Reflect We each know the feelings of drowsiness, exhaustion, and depletion. We yawn, and our eyes droop. We feel like we will collapse from fatigue. Each time we feel tired, we are reminded that we are not machines; we are ...
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