Pause+Pray

Even as we wrestle with the realities of living in a human body—illness, aging, disability, declining health—we also have the opportunity to embrace our bodies as a means of experiencing God in the material world.

In the morning, afternoon, and evening today, enter into stillness and be reminded that God dwells within you and animates you through the mystery of the Holy Spirit.

How many times do we find ourselves haunted by a mistake or a poor choice, wincing at the sting of regret?

Francis once told a cardinal, “The Lord has told me that he wanted to make a new fool of me.” How many of us would boast that we’re idiots?

We follow a God who is God of the present. God is always with us in the present moment--be that moment joyful or painful, hard or easy.

In today's reading, we hear about how 10 were healed, but only one turned back to say thank you. Gratitude isn't just politeness—it's a posture of faith.