Pause+Pray

Consider the ancient invitation within God’s word, found in Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely.”

When was the last time you did something that brought you that same feeling of joy you experienced as a youngster? Just because we grow older, doesn’t mean we have to lose that sense of adventure and fun.

There is so much clutter, distraction, and noise in the world today. Silence has become a rare commodity.

Practice humility today. Start with some easy ideas: Thank someone for their contribution to a joint project; let someone else talk more than you do in the conversation; serve yourself last at a meal.

I’m weary, and I have nothing to show for my spiritual progress. It can be overcome through persistence, fidelity, and spiritual practice.

There is a danger in limiting the pilgrim mindset to grand moments of international travel. In reality, driving to Mass on Sunday, a trip to a local shrine, or visiting a monastery can all have great spiritual value if we ...