Pause+Pray
Moved by Music
I had intended to briefly excuse myself from my desk. More than time out, I was rescued from the malaise that had overtaken me when I happened upon an a cappella choir rehearsing gospel hymns.
Reframing Our Limitations
We're impatient with the pandemic and the limits it has placed on our lives. We cannot do as many face-to-face volunteer and justice-seeking activities as we would like. But we can pray.
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God As a Shield
There are many verses in Scripture that speak of God as a shield, a protector, a guard against stumbling. They are words of comfort and assurance–a reminder of God’s providence.
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I Want the Light
In John 3:19, we read, “The light came into the world, but the people preferred darkness to light.” How can we seek the light in our lives?
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Countering Discord
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment...”(Ephesians 4:29).
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The Wisdom of Age
Whatever your age, you likely know someone who is older. Our elders have important wisdom to offer us, but many of them are suffering as well.
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Struggles at Work: A Franciscan Perspective
In our professional lives, we often encounter challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and disheartened.
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