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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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When Angels Speak

When angels told Joseph to take Mary into his home, flee Bethlehem for Egypt, and then leave Egypt for Nazareth, he did so without questioning.
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Following Merton’s Wisdom

Take a few extra minutes today and do something kind for yourself, giving yourself the same compassion you would offer to a loved one.
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Be Patient, Be Prayerful

Even while the world is at a standstill, our minds can race. But it’s in the quieter moments where we find the space to breathe—and pray.
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You Are Loved

So often we are kind to others, yet we do not extend that same kindness to ourselves. We should see ourselves with the same loving eyes as our Creator does.
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Finding Joy in Challenging Times

Can you have joy in a difficult time? Can you experience wonder and beauty, and rejoice in a time of pandemic? For St. Paul, joy is trusting that in all things God is your companion.
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Desiring Peace? Work for Justice

Peace in the world comes about when we seek and work for the justice of our neighbor and the world. The two go hand in hand.
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