Pause+Pray

A Shot in the Arm

Daniel Imwalle August 22, 2021

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.

To Self-Forgive, Divine

Christopher Heffron August 21, 2021

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

Solidarity with the Sick

Maureen O'Brien August 19, 2021

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

Ordinary Human Beings

Kathy Coffey August 18, 2021

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

Appreciating Teachers

Clifford Hennings, OFM August 17, 2021

Pray for someone you know who is responsible for educating others. Then let them know how much you value their work.

Are We There Yet?

Daniel Imwalle August 16, 2021

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.

At the heart of love is the willingness to sacrifice for the well-being of others. Meditate on the words of Rabbi Hillel the Great, “If I am not for myself, who will be? If I am only for myself, who ...