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I Am Sorry for My Grumbling

The Israelites grumbled against the Lord in the desert, even after freeing them from the Egyptians and bringing them safely through the Red Sea. It’s easy to criticize their behavior, but don’t we grumble against the Lord too?
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The Kindness of Strangers

Two women he barely knew offered to send Clement Mary Hofbauer to the University of Vienna so he could study for the priesthood.
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Appreciating Our Many Blessings

All too often, we take for granted the many things for which we should be grateful. We must remember that not everyone is blessed with such gifts.
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Mindful Breathing

Breathing is the most basic thing we do in life, but it is likely also the thing we overlook the most. Try to inhale God's peace and exhale your anxieties.
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Loving Our Earthly Home

We all grow up as members of a particular family. Each family has a unique culture that shapes and forms those who are a part of it.
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Run Toward the Cross

At times it can seem as if the world is full of tragedy and transition, and that this is all there is. We must remember to run towards the crosses we have and to carry them with Jesus. Then list ...
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My Mind’s Patterns

Richard Rohr sometimes talks about how negative thoughts have a way of sticking to our brains like velcro, while positive thoughts have a way of slipping away like teflon.
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