Pause+Pray
The Flashlight
Colleen Arnold, MD
January 6, 2025
“Siri, turn on Flashlight,” I said one night when the power went out. As the hallway lit up before me, I remembered God’s words in Psalm 119.
The Divine Breath of Creation
Shannon K. Evans
January 5, 2025
God’s love for us cannot be separated from God’s love for creation. Let us honor the Divine breath that connects all living things through our actions as well as our words as we pray.
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A Blessing and a Test
Herman Sutter
January 4, 2025
There is a long tradition of seeing suffering as a test: a test of our strength, of our courage, of our faith. But what kind of test comes from a blessing?
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Living Out the Gospel in Daily Life
Paul Lipowski
January 3, 2025
Living out the Gospel message is central to Franciscan spirituality. St. Francis took the teachings of Jesus to heart, living a life of love, humility, and service.
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On Gratitude
Christopher Heffron
January 2, 2025
IF you have a bed to sleep in at night, food in your pantry, and one good friend, you are wealthy beyond measure.
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May Peace on Earth Begin with Me
Patricia Breen
January 1, 2025
While many of us are still enjoying the celebration of the New Year, January 1 is also known as the World Day of Peace.
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For All That Shall Be—Thanks!
Bruce Epperly
December 31, 2024
Former UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold penned the following words in his journal, Markings: “For all that has been—thanks! For all that shall be—yes!” These are apt words for the New Year.
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