Pause+Pray
A Rose in Full Bloom
When we say a rosary, we know that the repetition upon the beads calms us down, brings solace and peace. Today, rediscover the simple words of the Hail Mary prayer, and how wonderful it is that when we say a rosary we ask Mary to pray for us–50 times.
Suffering and Confusion
In the Book of Job, a lot is made out of that whirlwind that comes at the end, but very little is made out of the fact that the book begins with another whirlwind—the one that destroys his crops, wealth, ...
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A Question That Changes Everything
Sometimes a spiritual life can feel stagnant and dry. The ways we are used to connect to God seem to no longer work. Maybe it is not so much that God is far away but we need to instead rediscover ...
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Voice for the Vulnerable
We know that God has a special love for the “little ones”: children, the poor, the sick, and all those who do not sit at the levers of political, financial, or cultural power.
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Homecoming
Henri Nouwen writes, “We are already in the House of God. We are already breathing God’s breath. Let’s stay there and listen carefully.” Can you reflect on these words, feel their comfort?
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Holy Resilience
Following Christ isn’t always comfortable—it’s courageous. Jeremiah’s story reminds us that prophets often get pushed into muddy pits over being praised.
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Follow the Breadcrumbs
Do you ever get annoyed with people who seem to have a vision and strategic plan for their entire life? Most of us don’t achieve such clarity.
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