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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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Perfect Joy

With the health crisis and unrest facing our world, finding a reason to be joyful may be hard. But it’s important that we smile—even if it’s through tears.
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Absolutely?—Not!

News commentators often respond to questions with "Absolutely," when the topic is actually riddled with doubts and seems far from certain.
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God’s Peace and Power

In her writings St. Julian of Norwich never mentions the war, plague, and papal schism she lived through. Instead, she focuses on God’s peace and power.
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Our Daily Bread

The words of The Lord's Prayer are so familiar to us that sometimes it helps to pause on lines of the prayer and go deeper within them.
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A Gospel Summary in Four Words

Sometimes we overcomplicate things when it comes to faith, God, and spirituality. The fulfillment of the Old Testament that Jesus embodied is revealed in the four words "Love God, love neighbor."
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Open Your Arms

Today write a letter, sign a petition, make a donation, or volunteer to help someone who is an outsider.
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