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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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A Matter of Trust

Reflect If you look at the life of Jesus in the Gospels, you’ll find miracles, teachings, prayers, and a map for how to live. How many times does Jesus say something along the lines of, “Go your faith has made ...
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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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