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Directionless but Divine

Both St. Francis and St. Bonaventure are said to have visited La Verna, a mountain donated to the Franciscans by Count Orlando of Chiusi, at times in their lives where they were wrestling with their divine calling.

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Nothing Can Separate Us

Today, reflect on the incredible power of the words from Romans 8:38–39.
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Cultivate Simplicity

What gets the most attention in your daily routine? Do you make time for prayer or service each day?
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A Prayer for Josephine

St. Josephine Bakhita bore scars throughout her body from years of slavery, yet her courageous heart remained unblemished.
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For My Privilege(s) I Say, ‘Thanks’

Because of my race, my innate gifts, my appearance, my security, I have experienced unearned happiness and lived to see this day.
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Peter’s Denial

It’s easy to criticize Peter. How could he turn his back on Jesus after all he had seen?
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The Cultivation of Joy

Joy is contagious—and it costs nothing to share it with those around us. Reach out to somebody in your inner circle who is struggling to find joy.
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