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Water’s Many Gifts
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.
Following the Example of St. Francis
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.
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‘Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit’
Jesus’ words tell us that we must all let go and accept our spiritual passage back to the light when the time comes.
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Reflecting God’s Perfect Love
Jesus exhorts us to love our enemies and even to bless those who curse us. See God in every person you meet this day. Offer them a kind word or a glad smile. Let them know that they have been ...
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Christianity’s Wholeness
The “Catechism of the Catholic Church” says that “No one is father as God is Father” (CCC 239). It is also true that no one is mother like Mary, and no one is friend, brother, or king like Jesus. At its ...
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Doing Your Spiritual Laundry
Just like our clothes, our spiritual lives need to be laundered too.
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Acknowledging Global Warming
The topic of global warming is a reminder that we have not always taken good care of the creation God has given us. Perhaps we need to pause and reflect on our attitudes toward creation.
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