Pause+Pray

St. Bonaventure said that creation was God’s first book, leading us back to God if we “read” it properly. Jesus said “consider the lilies”—not look at them or smell them, but reflect on them. What do they show you about ...

Pay attention to the things you taste and smell today, and at bedtime reflect on your three favorites. Pray for all those in the world who are suffering because of Covid-19 or any other illness.

To the psalmist, everything from frost and hail to political leaders praises God. You are a member in God’s chorus of praise. Let your voice join the anthem of creation. What song or hymn captures the meaning of praise for ...

There are so many ways in which we are gifted. Some people can make us laugh. Others listen well. Still others can cook or garden. Jesus clearly tells us that we are not only gifted but we are also called ...

One can witness a storm, a fire, an earthquake from far away and see their impact. One can only hear a whisper if the Speaker is close. Elijah heard God in the simplest whisper. How would you respond to God's ...

“For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.” The passage from the Gospel of John (Jn 20:9) at the end of the reading for this Easter Sunday. Today is a day to ...