Pause+Pray

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Every Breath Can Be a Prayer

The apostle Paul advises, “Pray without ceasing.” I suspect the apostle is speaking about a prayerful attitude rather than a constant succession of words.
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Forgiving with Bakhita

Josephine Bakhita said that if she met her torturers she would kiss their feet, for without them she would not have become a Christian or a woman religious.
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Rain or Shine

A dark cloud may mean a welcome rain, but it seldom lifts my spirit to say an Alleluia. I want sunshine.
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Attention Gives Importance

Where we place our focus determines our attitude. When we start down a familiar mental rut (“Why do I get stuck with all the work around here?”), we can redirect that channel, finding something to appreciate.
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(Re)Building Family Bonds

Family is at the core of our social structure. But sometimes we take our families for granted or even experience deep rifts with some of our loved ones.
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