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The Sacred Wisdom of the Elderly

In Western culture, sometimes there is a lack of respect and care for the elderly among us. There is such wisdom, virtue, and strength of character we can learn and appreciate from the generations older than us.

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Days in the Desert

It can sometimes feel like we are journeying through the desert with no end in sight. But it’s often in the desert that we learn the most about God, ourselves, and what we are grateful for in the present.
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Grateful for the Ordinary

A still life painter or an artistic photographer helps us see something as ordinary as bread, bird or pear with new appreciation. If we don’t pause to thank, we might assume such mini-blessings will always be there.
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When All Else Fails, Pray

There are so many situations in life that can make us feel utterly helpless.
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 Building Consensus, Embracing Dialogue

One of the key challenges we often face is the need to build consensus among diverse individuals with varying perspectives, opinions, and priorities.
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Sharing Our Pain

Struggling with depression and anxiety is not a reality one can just pray away. It is important to know that we can always seek help—medical, therapeutic, and spiritual.
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Time to Refocus

The Lord searches day and night to find you. Pride and fear block our hearts from being found because they focus on the self. Our conversion begins when we refocus our life to Christ.
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