Pause+Pray

As creatures made in God’s image, we have the power to create. Think of all the men and women working to create new technologies for the benefit of others.

Every human being needs camaraderie and friendship. But it’s all too easy to fail to reach out for connection when we need it most.

While much work has been achieved for women’s rights over the years, there is still much to be done.

In Luke’s Gospel, the angel Gabriel arrives at Mary’s house unexpectedly and greets her: “Hail, favored one!” What would you do, if a stranger showed up at your door and made such an announcement to you?

What seas has God parted for you recently? How has he made a way when it seemed that there was no way?

Fear can harden our hearts—especially fear of people who we perceive as so very different from us.