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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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Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Violence and racism against people with Asian descent is on the rise in our country. Volunteering for charities or ministries where people of various backgrounds are served is a great way to break down the walls of bias.
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St. Anthony, Finder of Joy

St. Anthony of Padua is known as the finder of lost objects. He can also help us find the intangibles—such as joy.
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A Place at the Table

Sometimes our faith can feel isolating. We can feel tension, anger, and sadness for the ways in which the Church may have hurt us or someone we love.
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Daybreak Decision

No matter how much we practice patience, no matter how much we pray, sometimes the morning arrives when we must take the action we’ve been contemplating—and it can be scary.
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A Heart Bursting with Gratitude

When the stress level and busyness in my life are high, I don’t always take time to thank God for the daily gifts he gives me.
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We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For

In writing about a South African Women’s March for Freedom during the era of apartheid, poet June Jordan concludes a poem with the affirmation, “We are the ones we have been waiting for.”
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