Pause+Pray
To Toil or Not to Toil
Too often we blindly strive for success, fulfillment, riches, or pleasure. As the Book of Wisdom reminds us, even as they grumbled and complained, God provided his people with manna from Heaven, a food that conformed to every taste.
Forgiveness Is a Process
Forgiveness is not a one-time event or even a quick remedy. Forgiveness is a choice, a process, and a desire for which we can ask.
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Embrace the Weather
When we choose to see our connection to the created world we can be sure that—rain or shine—we will encounter the sacred.
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In Search of Direction
Daniel Comboni’s (1831–1881) first missionary trip to Africa ended in failure. He returned home to Italy and came up with what was a novel idea then: involve African Christians directly in the evangelization of their sisters and brothers.
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Prayer for Peace
Too often we are quick to anger. And the world seems to be acting in kind. But we can be living examples of Christ’s message. What can you do to bring peace into your community, your home, your heart?
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St. Titus: An Encouraging Friend
St. Titus' friendship was important to St. Paul when he was going through troubled times. How can we be that same type of encouraging friend?
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Appreciate God’s Majesty
Nature attests to the majesty of its author, if we have the eyes to see and ears to listen. Give God thanks for our ability to study the sciences, grateful for our intellect, and the workings of the world.
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