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Discerning God’s Will

Reflect People often talk of discernment as if it were something akin to magic, a kind of mystical conjuring of God’s guidance or will. But …

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Surely, the Lord Is in This Place

Reflect In Genesis 28:16, Jacob awakes from a dream and says, “Truly, the Lord is in this place and I did not know it!” Pray Dear Lord,My head understands you are with me,but my heart doesn’t always feel it.Where are you ...
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A Peace Prayer of My Own

Reflect The political infighting in this country worsens by the week. Now is the right time to ask ourselves: Am I part of the problem or the solution? Pray God of all,The noise in this country is deafening.Kindness and understanding ...
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Going to Confession

Reflect For many of us, going to confession can be a fearful and anxiety-filled act. We are afraid of making a mistake, afraid of admitting our shame, our failings, and afraid of what the priest will think of us after ...
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A Renewed Love for God

Reflect Sometimes the flame of our love for God grows dim. It is then that we must return to the small ways God woos us in everyday life. Our prayer is this: Pray Holy God,Make yourself known to mein the ...
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Bonds That Can’t Be Broken

Reflect Family is at the core of our social structure and given great importance in our Catholic faith. But sometimes we take our families for granted or even experience deep rifts with some of our loved ones. Let’s pray for ...
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Peace I Leave You

“Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you,” Jesus tells the apostles. Some days are so hectic and stressful that there is no peace. But then I hear Jesus’ voice, and I know that with him, peace is ...
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