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Embracing Redemption

In times of hardship and adversity, it's natural to grapple with feelings of frustration, anger, and even resentment. Whether facing personal challenges, witnessing injustices, or navigating the complexities of life, it's not uncommon to question and struggle with our faith.
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Like a Child

Children so often simply want to spend time with their parent or guardian, following them as they go about their day. They don’t need another child-centered activity, or to be constantly entertained and distracted--they want to feel connection.
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Cupid’s Impersonator

Lust seduces me not only to say more with my body than I could ever imagine saying with my heart, but also to violate trust and fidelity in my committed relationships.
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Teaching and Learning

“The Teacher is always silent during the test” is a phrase that continues to float around, but still rings true. Talk with someone about something that you have learned recently.
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Pray, Pray, Pray

You may never have heard of Sister Euphrasia of the Sacred Heart (1877-1952), and that’s likely the way this Indian saint wanted it.
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Mary’s Messenger

It is striking to me that in all Marian apparitions, the people Our Lady chooses to appear to are often children—simple and humble.
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Accepting Your Acceptance

The great philosopher and theologian Paul Tillich once wrote about the profound inner movement of “accepting your own acceptance.” God loves us as we are, not as we should be.
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