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Shalom

Reflect One of the great mysteries of life is the reality of trauma and unexplainable suffering in our world. When blindsided by this kind of …

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Embrace Change

Reflect It is said that the only constant in life is change. Sometimes that change can be easy and exciting. Other times it can be difficult and painful. Either way, we can always lean on God to help us through. ...
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He Gathers His Lambs

Reflect “Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom.”—Isaiah 40:11 This verse from the prophet Isaiah presents God as a tender father and was one of St. Thérèse of ...
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Have Courage

Reflect The difference between courage and brashness is wisdom.  The fool may go into challenges with gusto but will fail.  Courage does not mean a lack of fear. Courage is moving forward despite fear. Christian courage means trusting that the ...
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True Security

Reflect Jesus tells the story of two men—one builds his house on a rock, the other on sand. One house survives; the other collapses. Jesus’ story reminds us to ground our lives in what is enduring and not the temporary ...
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The Music of Water

Reflect The calming effects of water on the human spirit are well known. It’s easy to see why water-front property is so valuable when we walk beside a lake or stream, admire the prism of a snowflake or dew in ...
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Universal Mother

Reflect None of us would be here without mothers. And there is no better mother or role model than Mary, whose love for us knows no language or physical barrier. Think for a moment how lucky we are to have ...
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