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I Am Sorry for My Grumbling

The Israelites grumbled against the Lord in the desert, even after freeing them from the Egyptians and bringing them safely through the Red Sea. It’s easy to criticize their behavior, but don’t we grumble against the Lord too?
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Undoer of Knots

Think of a time you tried to untie a “knot” in your life. Did you get frustrated? Know that Mary our mother is patient and gentle with the sorrows and challenges that you bring to her.
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They Are Always With Us

Losing someone we love is difficult. Even though we believe in heaven and life after death, their absence from everyday life is painful.
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Serenely Trusting

Julian of Norwich wrote, “This beloved soul was preciously knitted to God in its making, by a knot so subtle and so mighty that it is oned in God.”
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Alone With God

Take five minutes to clear the clutter from the day—the events, the dog barking, the conversations, the background noise. Clear your mind. Then take five minutes to just listen and to just be. What is God saying to you? What ...
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Pulling in Tandem with Jesus

Oxen have been used in farming for a very long time to pull plows and tractors. When Jesus tells us to “take my yoke upon you and learn from me,” he is saying he wants to help carry our heavy ...
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God’s Whispers

By her mid-30s, Sister Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) had a track record as a leader, overseeing a community of Indian women religious affiliated with her community and serving as a school principal.
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