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Finding God in the Ordinary

We sometimes feel a lack of spirit in the overwhelming necessity of everyday tasks. Consider inviting God into your repetitive duties.
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Waiting for Direction

It takes trust—and often patience—to discern God’s plan for us. Zélie Guerin was a successful lacemaker when she met Louis Martin, and the two married just three months later.
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There Is One Who Loves All of Me

Sometimes we feel as if we will never be good enough to be loved fully by those around us--or by God-- because shame creeps in and tells us only parts of us are good. After creating humankind God proclaims that ...
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Searching for Joy

There may not be a lot of things to laugh at or be joyful about these days. But it's at these difficult moments that we should look for joy and laughter.
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The Great Thanksgiving

The late United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold prayed, “For all that has been: Thanks! For all that shall be: Yes!” It is an expression of gratitude in spite of life’s challenges.
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Jesus, Help My Unbelief!

Like the apostle Thomas, we all have experiences in life that leave us doubting God, God's promises or God's goodness. It's a human situation with which each of us can relate.
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Building Connections

St. José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero (1840-1914) improved the lives of his parishioners in rural Argentina through construction not only of retreat centers and schools, but also roadways and aqueducts.
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