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Education and Intellectual Engagement
Paul Lipowski
March 28, 2025
St. Francis valued knowledge as a tool for understanding God’s creation. Embracing simplicity allows us to pursue knowledge with humility and a thirst for wisdom.
Forgiving Our Stumbles
Melanie Rigney
March 27, 2025
Peter believed in Jesus’ forgiveness and love. Ask God to forgive you for yesterday’s sins—and forgive yourself as well.
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Belonging and Creation
Herman Sutter
March 26, 2025
All of creation finds a home in God’s love, care, and providence. And all turn to God for their sustenance, dependent on God’s grace and love. This is a vision of the kingdom of God, a vision we can find ...
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Sacrificial Giving
Shannon K. Evans
March 24, 2025
Lent is a time to give generously to those in need. Ask for the grace to give more than feels comfortable.
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Sanctuary of the Heart
Carol Ann Morrow
March 21, 2025
When the church sanctuary is empty, the light still burns. It's good to know that Jesus remains in our holy place, even when the pews are vacant.
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Animus Christi
Maureen O'Brien
March 18, 2025
Sometimes the world feels so chaotic, abrasive, everything exploding, even trashed. In these times, the simplest of phrases can be the most grounding—like Animus Christi, the soul of Christ.
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Listening with an Open Heart
Colleen Arnold, MD
March 14, 2025
Differences of opinion can bring out the worst in us. We want to prove our point of view, and we get frustrated when we feel unheard or misunderstood.
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