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Grace and Understanding

Susan Hines-Brigger July 8, 2025

These days, compassion seems to be in short supply. In truth, now is when we need it the most.

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God’s Light Shines in Everyone

Bruce Epperly December 15, 2024

In the Christmas season, let us see the light, be the light, and bring forth the light in ourselves and those around us.

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Your Seat at the Table

Vanesa Zuleta Goldberg December 14, 2024

Sometimes our faith can feel isolating. We can feel tension, anger, and sadness for the ways in which the Church may have hurt us or someone we love.

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Let Us Adore All Year

Maureen O'Brien December 13, 2024

Today, no matter the pressures, the tedious circumstances, let us open our hearts to adoring God.

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The Prayer of Peacemakers

Shannon K. Evans December 12, 2024

In a world of violence, hatred, and division, Jesus implores us to work for peace. We hope against all odds, believing that Divine love will one day have the victory.

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Words Matter

Patricia Breen December 11, 2024

The words we use to other people, they matter. What kind of language are we using toward ourselves and other people?

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Prayer for Heavy Hearts

Christopher Heffron December 10, 2024

How often do we fail to entrust the future to God? How quickly do we worry about what we cannot control?

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