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Change My Heart

Natalie Ryan April 12, 2022

Prayer can become a laundry list of intentions so the Lord can get you through your day-to-day problems. It won’t change the situation, but it will change you. How do you need to switch up your prayer life?

My God, My God, Why?

Stephen Copeland April 11, 2022

Jesus of Nazareth’s prayer life was not Pollyanna. It was messy, honest, and complex. Even the Son of God experienced the pain of God’s absence.

A Change of Habit

Melanie Rigney April 10, 2022

Clare Offreduccio (1194-1253) grew up in a wealthy, devout family, and likely was expected to marry. However, all that changed when she heard Francis of Assisi speak.

Like Green Sunflowers

Maureen O'Brien April 9, 2022

Look around your life today. Can you see how God is right here? Can you tell that you don’t have to wait for anything else to happen?

Called to be Vulnerable

Herman Sutter April 8, 2022

Speak to someone you don’t know well. Or call someone you haven’t spoken to in a long time. And really listen.

Gifted With Enthusiasm

Richard B. Patterson, PhD April 6, 2022

I like the idea of an enthused God. It stands in meaningful contrast to the stern judgmental Old Testament God of my youth. I lack the gift of enthusiasm but witness it through some loved ones blessed with that gift.

Stewards of Sacred Creation

Julia Walsh, FSPA April 4, 2022

Pour yourself a glass of water and meditate on the wonder of this element provided to you by your loving God before you drink it. Swallow the water slowly, feeling the flow of God’s gift enter your body and hydrate ...