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A Deeper Look at Freedom

Independence Day is a time for patriotism and picnics, to be sure. A different way to think about this national holiday is to consider what our freedom actually opens up for us. Is there a part of you that is ...
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Giving Yourself to God

If everything we have comes from God, then even our prayer must also come from God. Like the gift of faith, prayer is a gift.
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Finding God in the Ordinary

We sometimes feel a lack of spirit in the overwhelming necessity of everyday tasks. Consider inviting God into your repetitive duties.
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The Ascension of Jesus

Jesus' Ascension reminds us we're destined for more than earthly confines. 
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I Can Pray

When she could no longer protest injustice, Dorothy Day asserted that “I can still pray.” We can always do something to change the world.
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Hearing from the Heart

As my hearing has diminished over time, the drive to listen to what’s going on around me, to truly absorb and comprehend, has not.
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Soak in Your Blessings

So often we get caught up in the day to day rush of life that we forget to stop and soak in the many blessings that surround us.
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