A Bittersweet Journey
Shaun Niequist in her book Bittersweet wrote: “When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” Sometimes the healing we need comes through growth that challenges us.
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What’s Your Availability to Others?
Reflect It’s easy to get caught up with the frenetic pace of life, to forget that someone in our path today might be hurting quietly, anonymously. Our faith teaches us to be aware not only of God’s grandeur and the ...
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Saints in the Making
Reflect Do you ever think about the saints and wonder how they could ascend to such spiritual heights? Consider this: You are a saint in the making. Our lives may not be perfect but our quest for holiness never stops. ...
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Peace amid Uncertainty
Reflect Even the great contemplatives struggled with knowing God’s will. Reflect on Thomas Merton’s prayer, “I know that . . . you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it.” Pray Dear God,I am ...
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Open to Wonder
Reflect Crumbling sidewalks, musical voices, aromas of fresh food, shimmering shadows, bright colors, and vibrant creatures: So much is beautiful! Beauty is another name for God and each place and person offers us a chance to encounter part of God’s ...
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Conflict and Connection
Reflect The sainted sisters from Bethany, Martha and Mary, tend to remind many of us of tension between the two. Martha stressed while working hard to serve, while Mary relaxed at the feet of Jesus. Yet, if we jump to ...
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Judging Yourself
Reflect Most of us have a voice inside that is often critical. It is a voice that says: “You don’t know what you’re doing,” “Well, that was a stupid thing to say,” or even “How could anyone possibly love you?” ...
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