Pause+Pray
Who’s in Charge?
Sometimes it’s difficult to surrender our efforts because we judge ourselves through the lens of our own expectations or perceived outcomes. When we don’t surrender, it’s easy for our identities to become attached to our own perceived ideals of how we think our lives should unfold.
Welcoming Sinners
Following Jesus, I will transcend my judgments and the mores of society to see the holiness in each person. I will view each person--even those whom I tend to marginalize--as God’s beloved children, worthy of my respect even when I ...
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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 ...
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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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