Pause+Pray
Wonder of God’s Creation
People often describe some majestic natural sight as proof of the existence of God: the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, a giant sequoia tree, a total eclipse, a simple sunset.
The Beauty of Ordinary Time
It’s easy to chase after mountaintop moments—big conversions, deep retreats, life-changing revelations. But most of life happens on the plains, in the quiet repetition of ordinary days.
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Work for Greater Equality
Racism is a deeply rooted malady in every society in the world and must be uprooted with intentionality and awareness. May this prayer aid you in your anti-racism work to be a better disciple of Jesus.
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Rupture and Repair
Whenever we have serious conflict in our relationships with family, friends, or coworkers, it’s tempting to demonize the other person or even sever the relationship. Even in the best relationships, however, there are moments of rupture.
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Overcoming Obstacles
St. Catherine of Siena didn't let her limitations or other obstacles get in the way of God’s plan. Her writings paint a powerful picture of God’s love for us.
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Seeking Serenity
When headlines of injustice weigh us down, where do we turn? This week, I had a conversation with a dear friend about the state of the world, and we ended up agreeing about the power of the Serenity Prayer:
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Our Father’s World
Long distances can lead to ignorance of civil unrest, hunger, natural disasters. Though far away, all the globe's peoples are brothers and sisters to us.
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