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On Traveling Lightly
In his poem “Traveling Light,” Pádraig Ó Tuama speaks of how the experiences of life can weigh us down. But when we are carrying less in our hearts and minds, we can find and experience small moments of light, grace, and beauty.
A Prayer for Family
Family can take many forms—beyond our blood relatives. Family can also encompass friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
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Being Truly Thankful
Has "thanks" become just another word that we say over and over without really putting into any thought into it?
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Joys and Challenges of Family
Family relationships can be the most joyful ones we have—but they can also be the most strained.
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Caring for the Children
Every child is beloved by God, created in God’s image, and deserving of abundant life. Our vocation is to care for children far and near.
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Compassion in the Worst Places
One of the most compelling calls to compassion comes from one of the worst places: a Nazi concentration camp. There, the dying Betsie ten Boom told her sister, “there is no pit so deep that [God] is not deeper still."
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Look for Good News
Television is often filled with murders, detectives, crime and mayhem. It does not resemble my life. I choose to watch no crime series on TV this evening.
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