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The Heart Is the Hearth
Today, consider the tender insights that the Franciscan author Ilia Delio offers on Jesus’ words: “I came to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it were already kindled” (Lk 12:49). She writes, “the heart is the ‘hearth’ of the human person, the place where the kindling of the Spirit can take place.”
Fighting Racism
St. Katharine Drexel was born into a wealthy Philadelphia family in 1858. She founded an order of nuns and helped found the first Black Catholic university—Xavier University in New Orleans.
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My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation
Have you ever waited and waited for something important in your life? Consider the story of holy Simeon—who experienced a revelation that he would be graced with the gift of his eyes resting on Israel’s Savior before his death.
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Embracing Redemption
In times of hardship and adversity, it's natural to grapple with feelings of frustration, anger, and even resentment. Whether facing personal challenges, witnessing injustices, or navigating the complexities of life, it's not uncommon to question and struggle with our faith.
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Why Won’t You Calm My Storms, Lord?
Jesus tells us that we will have trouble in this world but that we need not fear since he has conquered the world. We know that, and yet we all have times when we are scared.
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Clothed with Compassion
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience” (Col 3:12).
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Enter, a Good Samaritan
Compassionate God, thank you for giving us a capacity to care and to come to another’s aid.
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