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Be True to Yourself
Spanish De La Salle Brother Jaime Barbal was forced to give up teaching Latin because of his hearing deterioration. When he was arrested during the Spanish Civil War his attorneys encouraged him not to mention being a religious brother. But Jaime refused and was executed by a firing squad.
Savoring Quiet Moments
What you do in quiet moments matters. Many have gotten in the habit of being on the phone or social media instead of participating in a hobby, exercise group, or reading. You become what you surround yourself with.
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Growing in Trust
Grass is growing between the sections of the sidewalk. It is not growing in the bare patches of the lawn. Why doesn't the grass know its proper place? Today, I will welcome growing things—unexpected events, new people—even when they are ...
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Let Joy Find You
Jesus said, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete” (John 15:11). Think about letting go a bit. There are times we just need to let down our ...
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Mass Is What God Does
Sometimes we leave Mass underwhelmed and unimpressed. We can blame the homily, the choir, or the noisy kids in the back row, but the truth is, those things are not what matters.
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It Takes Courage
“Joseph of Arimathea, secretly a disciple of Jesus for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate if he could remove the body of Jesus”—John 19:38a. The horror of the crucifixion was overwhelming. Joseph's desire to properly bury Jesus overcame his desire ...
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God Cares About Our Physical Health
“Jesus has the power not only to heal, but to forgive sins; he has come to heal the whole man, soul and body; he is the physician the sick have need of.”
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