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I Only Need You, Lord

“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack.” How often have we heard, said, or sung these words from Psalm 23? But do we truly believe them? Do our life choices reflect that belief?
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Saints for Today

Philosopher and activist Simone Weil said that we need saints for today. We need people who join contemplation and action to heal the world and aim toward far horizons of relational and planetary healing.
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Active Anti-Racism

Racism is a deeply rooted malady in every society in the world and must be uprooted with intentionality and awareness. May this prayer aid you in your anti-racism work to be a better disciple of Jesus.
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A Shot in the Arm

We’re taxed, exhausted, and perhaps a little numb a year and a half past when the COVID-19 pandemic set in. Before the pandemic, the efforts of health-care workers went largely unnoticed.
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To Self-Forgive, Divine

We’re taught to forgive when we are wronged, to turn the other cheek. Sometimes it’s even more difficult to forgive ourselves.
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In Praise of the Color Green

Despite the reported fragility of our earth, we still see grass in the cracks of sidewalks and evergreens with their perennial promise.
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Solidarity with the Sick

Who is struggling with some physical ailment in your life? It could be mental health, as well. Today, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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