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It Takes Courage
Theresa Doyle-Nelson
August 9, 2022
“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 for covertness.
God Cares About Our Physical Health
Bond Strong
August 8, 2022
“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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Feeling Like a Stranger
Melanie Rigney
August 7, 2022
Dutch-born saint Charles of Mount Argus spent 35 years in Ireland and England, never really mastering the language. But as a priest his friendliness and healing gifts made him beloved by all.
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Prayerful Protesting
Bruce Epperly
August 6, 2022
Spirituality expands our empathy and awareness of others’ pain. It inspires us to challenge everything that hurts those around us, most especially institutional, governmental, and economic injustice.
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Teachers Need Our Prayers
Clifford Hennings, OFM
August 5, 2022
Jesus is the greatest of teachers. He used the experiences of common people to demonstrate the eternal truth of God’s word.
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Our Helper, the Holy Spirit
Patricia Breen McNeil
August 4, 2022
The Holy Spirit is equal parts God in the Trinity, and the fulfillment of love between the Father and the Son.
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What Comes After Forgiveness?
Shannon K. Evans
August 3, 2022
Forgiveness is an important part of spiritual health, but appropriate boundaries can be equally as important when the offense was significant.
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