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There Is Freedom in Forgiveness

Sometimes, the hardest person to forgive can be yourself. We’re often ready to let go of the wrongs others have committed against us but stubbornly hold on to our guilt about our own sins.

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God’s First Book

Reflect St. Bonaventure said creation was God’s first book, leading us back to God if we “read” it properly. Choose some natural wonder: a leaf, turtle, flower, stone, cat, tree or blade of grass. Remember: Jesus said “consider the lilies,” ...
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I Have Everything I Need

Reflect The Apostle Paul asserts that God will supply all our needs. We can look at the world in terms of scarcity and every person for themselves. Conversely, we can see the world through the eyes of abundance and affirm ...
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Helpers Along the Way

Reflect St. Teresa of Avila wrote that Christ has no hands on earth but ours.  Do you think of your hands as being Christ’s?  Pray  Thank you for all the peoplewho have encouraged mein my life.Some are still alongside me ...
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Opportunities for Connection

Reflect We so often go about our day without giving a thought to the habits we perform throughout them. We slurp our cup of coffee or tea while driving down the road, we inhale a burger on the go without ...
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Made in God’s Image

Reflect When Jesus says, “Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate” (Luke 6:36), many people feel inadequate. But reconsider: we have God’s vast power to help us and are deeply made to be like God, our parent and creator.  Pray ...
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The Gift of St. Epaphroditus

Reflect “I am very well supplied because of what I received from you through Epaphroditus.”—Philippians 4:18 St. Paul was in prison when he wrote his letter to the Christian community of Philippi. These generous and joyful souls had grieved for ...
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