Pause+Pray

Letting Go of the Past

As you look at your emotional life, what grievances are you holding onto? Where is unforgiveness limiting you? God invites you—prayerfully and faithfully—to let go of the past.
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Welcoming as Christ Does

As director of a Guadalajara hospital, Madre Nati chose not to treat the soldiers entering the building with the same disrespect that their government showed Catholics.
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Good Grief

Sadness, sorrow, tears, loss: For some of us they make all too frequent appearances. Speak to someone you love of a loss or an experience that burdens you.
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Worried for Your Family?

In my worry about family members, I sometimes forget that there is always hope—in God. Are there moments you feel you must fix things, forgetting that God is there?
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The Abundance Lens

Gratitude focuses the lens through which we view life on abundance, not scarcity. Unsurprisingly, that increases our sense of well-being, offsetting anxiety and depression.
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A Lasting Peace

We may not be able to control what goes on in the world, but we can control how we react to it. This prayer can help us stay focused.
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Give Me Strength

Everyone we know is struggling with some type of burden in his or her life. No matter what, it takes courage to face down those challenges.
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