Pause+Pray
Embracing Our Bodies
Even as we wrestle with the realities of living in a human body—illness, aging, disability, declining health—we also have the opportunity to embrace our bodies as a means of experiencing God in the material world.
Baptized in God’s Love
In the morning, afternoon, and evening today, enter into stillness and be reminded that God dwells within you and animates you through the mystery of the Holy Spirit.
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Navigating Distress and Regret
How many times do we find ourselves haunted by a mistake or a poor choice, wincing at the sting of regret?
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Bearing Others Patiently
Francis once told a cardinal, “The Lord has told me that he wanted to make a new fool of me.” How many of us would boast that we’re idiots?
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Finding God In the Now
We follow a God who is God of the present. God is always with us in the present moment--be that moment joyful or painful, hard or easy.
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Gratitude Heals
In today's reading, we hear about how 10 were healed, but only one turned back to say thank you. Gratitude isn't just politeness—it's a posture of faith.
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Be Not Afraid
The world is a scary place--wars, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, crime--and yet how many times does Jesus command, “Do not be afraid.”
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