Pause+Pray

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God, Give Me Patience

With God’s help, we can become more patient and accepting of frustrating situations. The next time you feel your patience running out, envision the Stations of the Cross.
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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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