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A Deeper Look at Freedom

Independence Day is a time for patriotism and picnics, to be sure. A different way to think about this national holiday is to consider what our freedom actually opens up for us. Is there a part of you that is ...
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Bless This Snack

Jesus seems to have enjoyed dining. At the Last Supper, he elevated breaking bread and passing the cup to become the sacrament of our spiritual sustenance.
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The Unfurling

Think about the big and small ways you have received the miracle of healing in your life. How have your relationships with God, friends, coworkers, or family been repaired? 
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Learning from Ignatius of Loyola

“God has a dream for you,” St. Ignatius of Loyola said. And best of all it accords with our own deepest desires.
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Prayer to the Good Shepherd

GPS cannot rescue us when we're lost in grief or panic. We need a higher power to guide us out of the mess we make for ourselves.
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The Kindness of Strangers

Two women he barely knew offered to send Clement Mary Hofbauer to the University of Vienna so he could study for the priesthood.
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Appreciating Our Many Blessings

All too often, we take for granted the many things for which we should be grateful. We must remember that not everyone is blessed with such gifts.
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