Pause+Pray

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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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Learning to Let Go

In the spirit of St. Francis, detachment from material possessions and earthly desires is a core principle of Franciscan spirituality.
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Wisdom in Beauty

The Church has left a legacy of beautiful church buildings, literature, music, art, and ideas for all the world to ponder. Just stepping into an ancient cathedral in Europe can lead to conversion.
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A Blueprint for True Happiness

Each one of us is called to discover and do God’s will. We live with open hands knowing that God will provide for our daily needs. We pray to be forgiven to the degree that we forgive.
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Teresa, the Tenacious, Pray for Me!

If I had one word to describe St. Teresa of Avila it would be tenacious.
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Indigenous Peoples, Children of God

It is no accident that Indigenous Peoples’ Day lands on the same date as Columbus Day—October 9.
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Overcome by Sleep

Have you ever found yourself wanting to pray, perhaps even kneeling in a chapel, filled with the best intentions, but suddenly your eyes are closing and your head is drooping—despite your best efforts you simply can’t stay awake.
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