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Sometimes we overcomplicate things when it comes to faith, God, and spirituality. The fulfillment of the Old Testament that Jesus embodied is revealed in the four words "Love God, love neighbor."

We may say thank you to someone who holds a door open for us or to a waiter who brings us food in a restaurant. But what does expressing gratitude really mean?

TV's Mister Rogers reminded us that in times of need we all should look for the caregivers. At some point we're all going to need help or be called upon to help another.

When we pray for the children, even those we will never meet, we discover that every child is God’s beloved child.

Would you rather err on the side of charity or suspicion? Offer today’s prayer in solidarity with those who struggle on the periphery.

I often feel critical of my own body, seldom because of penances, but because of excess or unreasonable expectations.