Pause+Pray

woman forming a heart with her hands

Friends of the Heart

Friendship is one of God’s most tender gifts—a reminder that we’re not meant to walk this road alone.
Read More →
woman with coins in her hands

Leading to the Light

Reflect What and who we surround ourselves with has an impact on our habits, language, and overall behavior. Am I surrounding myself with people who help lead me to the light? Or do I allow myself to fall into bad ...
Read More →
woman with glasses

Start with Compassion

Reflect We are often our own worst critics, failing to extend compassion to ourselves when we would easily do so for a loved one. Use this prayer to find your center within God’s compassionate embrace. Pray God of mercy,I feel ...
Read More →
woman hugging man

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 darkness, we can come face-to-face with despair or a paralyzing sense of hopelessness. The goal ...
Read More →
woman sitting on bench at sunset

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. ...
Read More →
lamb standing in field

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 ...
Read More →
cave with light filtering in

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 ...
Read More →

Sign Up for Our Daily Newsletter

Includes Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause + Pray.