One of Jesus’ Hardest Lessons
There are many words and teachings of Jesus that make people uncomfortable, the times where your insides feel stretchy and squirmy.
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When Prayer Feels Dry
Do you sometimes feel trapped by your own habits and customs, ways of doing things? Even our prayer and worship can become so repetitive and familiar that it seems like we’re on autopilot.
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Addressing Old Wounds
A stray reminder can lead us to relive a long-ago injury--one received, one given. It's humbling to recall that we acted or reacted in anger, with ugliness--that we even hold a grudging memory today.
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Open 24/7
At St. Edmund’s Retreat on Enders Island, on Long Island Sound, the sea-facing Chapel of Our Lady of Assumption is open 24/7. How rare it is, in these current times, to find a church that provides constant refuge.
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Battling Hard Things
When battling the hard things of life like addiction, we need spiritual companions to pray for us--spiritual brothers and sisters to fight for us from heaven’s gaze.
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Inclusivity and Community
Inclusivity and community thrive in environments where simplicity fosters genuine connections and mutual respect. St. Francis welcomed all into his community, embracing diversity with a humble and open heart.
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Holy Waters
The busyness and distractions of everyday life can damage our souls. But God’s grace is like a rain that nourishes a thirsty earth.
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