Pause+Pray

Ilia Delio writes, “The Franciscan path is different because it does not ask, ‘What would Jesus do?’ but, ‘How does Jesus live in me?’”

Forgiveness isn’t just about letting our grievances go. Forgiveness is the path to restoring the love that binds us to God and to one another.

Each time I pray the words of the Serenity Prayer, I am reminded of how I am not in control of my life or the people and situations around me.

Consider for a moment the many hands that made the plate of food in front of you possible.

No matter the time or place, there are always challenges for young people growing up. We need to be a guiding light and safe place for them during their time of growth and discovery.

Sometimes life just feels like too much. Duties, obligations, responsibilities, problems, and worries are more than we can handle.