Pause+Pray

Jesus knows what it is to suffer. His passion and death reveal to us that God can use anything--even the greatest evil and suffering--for a redemptive purpose.

While incidents of violence range in scope and size, they all leave damage and suffering in their wake. Such violence stands in sharp contrast to the beauty of life that God created.

Do you make time for weekly rest and sabbath in your life? If not, how can you build it into your spiritual walk with God?

Look more closely at St. Joseph’s “hidden presence” today, and invite him into your heart. Get to know this "father in the shadows" more intimately.

During Lent, we witness Jesus falling and his mother being there. Remember that Mary also sees how heavy your own cross can be.

After little Jacinta Marto became ill, the Blessed Virgin asked if she was willing to suffer further to convert more souls. Jacinta said she was—and did.