Pause+Pray

Revealing the Love of Jesus

Patricia Breen January 30, 2022

During World War II, Fr. Maximilian Kolbe was arrested and taken to Auschwitz. During his imprisonment, a prisoner escaped, and as a result, the commandant announced ten men would die. In cell block 11, there was no screaming–rather the prisoners sang and Fr. Kolbe prayed with them.

With a Prodigal Heart

Stephen Copeland January 28, 2022

Henri Nouwen’s book "The Return of the Prodigal Son" was inspired by a chance encounter Nouwen had with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s famous painting.

Look on the Bright Side

Susan Hines-Brigger January 27, 2022

Too often we focus on the negative things and get caught up in everything that we think is going wrong in our lives. What we fail to realize is that we have so much for which we should be grateful.

Search Me and Know Me

Bruce Epperly January 26, 2022

Accept God’s knowledge of your life in its entirety. Ask for God’s healing and loving presence. To be known and loved liberates us from illusion and self-deception and provides a pathway to change.

Get Back on the Horse

Natalie Ryan January 25, 2022

It took falling off a horse and becoming temporarily blind for him to hear the voice of Christ. Then his sight and strength were renewed when the Lord realized that Saul’s heart was converted and made anew.

A Prayer for Unity

Patricia Breen January 24, 2022

In this current time of confusion, Jesus calls us to see clearly through the lens of justice for all people. How might God be calling you to work towards unity with others?

Shards of Light

Theresa Doyle-Nelson January 22, 2022

“Though I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light.”—Micah 7:8b. I love that the prophet Micah’s memorial is on December 21—the day of the year with the least amount of sunlight.