Be an Agent of Peace
The well-known hymn, “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace,” is often associated with the life and ministry of St. Francis of Assisi.
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No Boxes in the Kingdom
God will not be boxed in. If we take a step back to look, what culturally accepted boxes in our lives could we burst out of using our God-given creativity?
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An Inspiration against Racism
St. Katharine Drexel was born into a wealthy Philadelphia family in 1858. She founded an order of nuns and helped found the first Black Catholic university—Xavier University in New Orleans.
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Opening the Door
In just six years, Alphonsus Rodriguez (1532-1617) lost his mother, wife, and young children. Who would have blamed the 38-year-old if he had become bitter and angry with God?
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I Choose You
God said “I choose you” to Mary, and Mary said it back. Jesus said “I choose you” to Peter and Andrew, and they said it back. Mary, Peter, and Andrew meant it so much so that they gave their lives ...
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The Pause That Refreshes
This morning on my walk I encountered two adult and two young deer. Not wanting to disturb their breakfast, I stopped in my tracks and simply watched, feeling a kinship with my nonhuman neighbors.
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Discerning Future Travel
As borders open and vaccines become more widely available, it's an opportunity to consider travel anew. While planning your next trip, consider traveling somewhere outside of your comfort zone.
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