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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St. Francis’ Foolish Way
Francis once told a cardinal, “The Lord has told me that he wanted to make a new fool of me.” How many of us would boast that we’re idiots?
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Living a Creative Life
We have all been made in the image of a creative God, and we mirror that divine creativity in millions of ways. What form of creative expression can you put into practice today?
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The Strings of Love
Think about the words of Mechthild of Magdeburg: “The Holy Spirit is our harpist/And all strings/Which are touched in Love/Must sound.”
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Trusting God When You’re Afraid
In the Old Testament, God told Joshua, “I command you; be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
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For the Pure Fun of It
While I am often goal-directed, I try to do something each day that neither toils nor spins, that doesn’t accomplish anything, that is simply joyful and fun. I believe God wants us to enjoy.
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Serenity 101
The Serenity Prayer is a powerful prayer attributed to the recovery work associated with 12-step programs. In it, people are reminded to accept what they cannot change, have the courage to change what they can, and the wisdom to know ...
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