Pause+Pray

Gazing upon crucifixes and mosaics were common practices for centuries, especially before copies of the Scriptures existed. It might be helpful now to reclaim this practice. Consider a piece of religious art that moves you.

An Auschwitz prisoner had escaped, and the Nazi authorities decided that 10 other men would be starved to death in exchange. When one of the 10 selected cried out for his wife and children, Father Maximilian Kolbe volunteered to take ...

Both Mary and Elizabeth accompanied each other in their time of need. As disciples, we are all called to that same art of accompaniment with each other. What do I do to  accompany another?

We should all stop and listen in terms of both our faith and our everyday lives. There might be something very important that we need to hear.

The calming effects of water on the human spirit are well known. Clean water is too precious to take for granted; much of the world thirsts for it, and climate change threatens the water supply for the poorest.

Christ laid the groundwork. St. Francis walked the path. Let’s do our part today: Volunteer, donate, or simply pray for organizations that promote peace and justice.