Pause+Pray

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.

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?

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.

“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack.” How often have we heard, said, or sung these words from Psalm 23? But do we truly believe them? Do our life choices reflect that belief?

In every workplace, there are moments when our colleagues may find themselves facing challenges, setbacks, or personal struggles that affect their well-being and performance.

This morning I read the opening lines of a poem by Jack Gilbert: “Sorrow everywhere. Slaughter everywhere.” But the poem, “A Brief for the Defense,” gracefully moves on: “. . . we enjoy our lives because that’s what God wants. ...