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Hold Nothing Back

Many of us are nervous when it comes to going to confession. We worry about what to say, and whether we will say or do it right. What if we make a mistake? Forget something? Mess up? Too often we ...
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The Eternal Now

We must remember that God’s peace and strength for our journey are always in, and only in, the Eternal Now of your present life.
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The Depths of the Carceri

Eremo delle Carceri is a hermitage upon Mount Subasio where Francis and his brothers spent extended periods in prayerful solitude.
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Prayers for the Unknown

On a road trip recently, our car was one of many on the interstate. Countless people breezed past us on their hurried way, and I realized that, though I will never know them, we are connected.
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Celebrating and Remembering the Dead

The celebration of All Souls' Day reunites two realities--the living and the dead.
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Called to Be Saints

The presence or chorus of the saints—living and dead—reassures us that we never travel alone. They might say, “we got your back.”
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Death Is Not the End

Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is a reminder that death is not the end, but rather a crucial part of the journey to new life.
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