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Seeking Serenity

Maureen O'Brien July 16, 2025

When headlines of injustice weigh us down, where do we turn? This week, I had a conversation with a dear friend about the state of the world, and we ended up agreeing about the power of the Serenity Prayer:

Do the Joy

Daniel Imwalle February 3, 2021

Happiness may feel good in the moment, but it inevitably fades and disappears. Joy, on the other hand, is something we can experience in the long-term.

Light to My Path

Christopher Heffron February 2, 2021

We are told as children not to be afraid of the dark. As we grow in age and wisdom, however, we understand that terrible things lurk in dark corners.

Healing for the Family

Patricia Breen January 29, 2021

Family life is not always picture perfect like a pretty Hallmark card. Sometimes it is wracked with heartache, pain, addiction, abandonment, or loss.

Yesterday’s Footsteps

Maureen O'Brien January 24, 2021

There are times we are pulled toward thoughts of the past and replaying regretful events over and over in our minds. May this prayer help you let go into today.

Wide Open

Maureen O'Brien January 22, 2021

When we pray we ask for help--because we need it. May today’s prayer give you the strength to keep seeking.

A Call for Kindness

Christopher Heffron January 20, 2021

May this prayer soothe our hearts and quiet our minds on this day.

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