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Grace and Understanding

These days, compassion seems to be in short supply. In truth, now is when we need it the most.
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Forces of Liberation

Archbishop Oscar Romero was known for his striking homilies that were broadcasted on the radio in El Salvador. He often highlighted the plight of the poor and the marginalized.
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The Practice of Patience

One morning I watched a snowy egret. She stood patiently in the shallow water of the sound—nearly motionless for almost an hour.
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Speaking Truth

She was a big deal—until she wasn’t. Joan of Arc (about 1412-1431) heard voices of saints from an early age. Eventually Joan was burned at the stake as a witch and heretic.
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A Loaves and Fishes Kind of Faith

Did you ever forget to bring your lunch from home when you were in school? Or did you ever have to share your lunch with someone who forgot their own?
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Let Interruptions Call You to Prayer

Interruptions can be annoying. They can cause you to lose your focus or delay the completion of a task. Pay attention to people who appear to interrupt you and those you often overlook.
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Seeking Calm in the Storm

Recently, we've been surrounded by so many unsettling experiences. It’s hard not to be weighed down with anxiety and fear. Those are the times when we need to turn to God for comfort.
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