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young man, frustrated and angry

I Am Sorry for My Grumbling

The Israelites grumbled against the Lord in the desert, even after freeing them from the Egyptians and bringing them safely through the Red Sea. It’s easy to criticize their behavior, but don’t we grumble against the Lord too?
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In Search of the Common Good

Do the choices you make line up with the life that Jesus led? Do you seek the common good or your own self-interests?
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Young woman enjoys reading a book while drinking coffee

Tell Me a Story

G.K. Chesterton once wrote: “Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed.”
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two women enjoying their friendship while standing in nature.

A Humble Heart

When asked which virtues are most important, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux said, “Humility, humility and humility.”
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young man looking at the sky at night while standing by a lake.

The Stars Speak God’s Glory

The natural world can speak to us about God when we pay attention. The earth, sea, and sky can all manifest God’s glory to us and reflect God’s love.
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floor mat with the words "be our guest" and a pair of shoes

Prepare a Guest Room for Me

“Please prepare a guest room for me.” I like to think that Philemon and Apphia were joyful at the thought of Paul visiting them and would have happily prepared a room for him.
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A restaurant with a diner neon light at night.

A Prayer for Those I Do Not Know

At a restaurant recently, I looked around at all the people seated nearby. And though I will never know them—or even see them again—I thought about how we are sharing a sacred moment.
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