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The Antidote to Envy

The sin of envy sometimes lies at the heart of resentment and the obsession to discredit or malign the reputation of others. Envy’s antidote is self-acceptance and the ability to celebrate the lives of my neighbors.
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Me? A Disciple?

“Disciple” sounds pretty serious--as in the Apostles, saints, and martyrs who we emulate so much. But we don’t have to view it as a loaded phrase or some unattainable goal.
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God’s Song

It’s hard to appreciate the natural world from inside. If you can, take a walk and immerse yourself in the wonders of our planet. You’ll find God there.
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Waiting for Direction

It takes trust—and often patience—to discern God’s plan for us. Zélie Guerin was a successful lacemaker when she met Louis Martin, and the two married just three months later.
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There Is One Who Loves All of Me

Sometimes we feel as if we will never be good enough to be loved fully by those around us--or by God-- because shame creeps in and tells us only parts of us are good. After creating humankind God proclaims that ...
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Searching for Joy

There may not be a lot of things to laugh at or be joyful about these days. But it's at these difficult moments that we should look for joy and laughter.
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The Great Thanksgiving

The late United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold prayed, “For all that has been: Thanks! For all that shall be: Yes!” It is an expression of gratitude in spite of life’s challenges.
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