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Saints for Today

Philosopher and activist Simone Weil said that we need saints for today. We need people who join contemplation and action to heal the world and aim toward far horizons of relational and planetary healing.

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A Shot in the Arm

We’re taxed, exhausted, and perhaps a little numb a year and a half past when the COVID-19 pandemic set in. Before the pandemic, the efforts of health-care workers went largely unnoticed.
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To Self-Forgive, Divine

We’re taught to forgive when we are wronged, to turn the other cheek. Sometimes it’s even more difficult to forgive ourselves.
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Solidarity with the Sick

Who is struggling with some physical ailment in your life? It could be mental health, as well. Today, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Ordinary Human Beings

People found Jesus scandalously ordinary. Why couldn’t he muster some pyrotechnics, or at least a last-minute save from the crucifix?
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Appreciating Teachers

Pray for someone you know who is responsible for educating others. Then let them know how much you value their work.
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Are We There Yet?

Routine can have a deadening effect on our minds and souls. Take a break from work or house chores today. Make a mental note of how it changes your day.
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