The Scatterbrain Disciple
How often do you find that after several minutes of trying to pray, your mind has wandered to topics other than God? Do you grow angry with yourself and give up, or do you push on in those moments?
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Can You Let Go . . . of Lent?
We’ve just passed through a long and, at times, trying holy season of Lent, rich with spiritual potential, but it can come at a cost. As challenging as this time can be, however, there’s almost a twinge of sadness as ...
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Hiding from Jesus
We don’t hear anything about Peter from the time he denies Jesus until he runs to the empty tomb. What was he doing for those three days?
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The Incredible Procession
Good Friday is the most holy of days: The Veneration of the Cross is stark and sorrowful, yet so full of pure adoration from ordinary people.
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Help Me Keep Watch with You, Jesus
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked the disciples to keep watch while he prayed. He came back to find them asleep. “Could you not watch for one hour?”
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Examine Your Conscience
Having a contrite heart is an invitation to grind down your own ego, which can be painful at times. God welcomes you to participate in the process of humility with him.
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Honoring Creation
Francis taught that in God we are connected to the earth and all created things. In the spiritual life we're called to live attuned to this interdependence.
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