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Healing Touches

Are there people in your life—personal or professional—who are recovering from surgery or long illness?
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The Power of Silence

There is so much clutter, distraction, and noise in the world today. Silence has become a rare commodity.
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When Self-Importance Becomes a Problem

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.
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Don’t Toss in the Towel!

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

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 ...
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Remembering St. Gianna

St. Gianna Beretta Molla refused to sacrifice the life of her unborn child to save her own. After the birth of a healthy baby, Gianna developed an infection and died at age 40. She exhibited a kind of selfless love that ...
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The Smallest Details

The saying goes “the devil is in the details,” but I think rather God is in the details. His beauty is all around us if we choose to participate in his game of hide-and-seek. Go outside: watch, listen. Where do you ...
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