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Children hands holding flowers at the 911 memorial

Do What God Has Called You To Do

On September 10, 2001, Father Mychal Judge, OFM, offered his last homily at the rededication blessing of Engine 73 Ladder 42 in the Bronx. He said: “You do what God has called you to do. You show up, you put one foot in front of another, you get on that rig, you go out to do the job, which is a mystery and a surprise.”

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woman kneeling before a cross

Be Thankful for the Good and Bad

In his book "Thanks!" Robert Emmons characterizes gratitude as not a “superficial happiology,” but a perspective with transformative power.
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Seeking More Hours in the Day

It seems that our days are getting busier and busier, with to-do lists that are longer and longer. Today pick out three things that matter most to God and be sure they get done. Cut yourself some slack on the ...
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woman sitting on a bench in solitude watching a sunrise.

Solitude Is Not Separation

The Trappist monk Thomas Merton practiced and wrote about the contemplative life of interior solitude, which, he believed, was not cultivated by isolating ourselves from the world.
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Discerning God’s Path

As followers of St. Francis, we are called to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis, following the path of humility, simplicity, and radical love.
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Experiencing God in the Great Outdoors

Whether we're taking a hike or merely walking down the sidewalk, may we accept the invitation to experience our Creator in the great outdoors.
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a stone sculpture of Mother Teresa

Whispers from God

By her mid-30s, Sister Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) had a track record as a leader, overseeing a community of Indian women religious affiliated with her community and serving as a school principal.
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