Pause+Pray

The 15th-century fresco that covers the walls at Greccio where the crèche is said to have been reflects the same humble dimensions of the God who gripped Francis’ heart and imagination.

Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape doesn’t mean we are quitters. It just means we are human—and in pretty good company.

When you pour a morning beverage, be grateful. When you see the face of another for the first time today, look with love.

On this day, the sun travels the shortest path in the sky, resulting in the one day of the year with the least sunlight.

Hope is a beacon that guides us through life’s darkest moments. By cultivating it, we can find light even in difficult times and inspire others to do the same.

In order to learn anything, we must first accept our limitations. How can we be better Christians if we do not approach God with a humble heart?