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Anna the Prophetess
Prophetesses are not often discussed in biblical discussions, however, St. Anna the Prophetess deserves some notice. She was a longtime widow, prayerful, elderly, devoted to God, and recognized Christ when he was presented at the Temple!
I Am a Samaritan Woman Too
Jesus approached the Samaritan woman at the well in the heat of the day when the rest of her community rested in the afternoon cool of their homes. She was an outcast and had no idea who he was until ...
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Gratitude Is Good for You
The good news from science is that gratitude can lead to chemical bodily responses that bring health benefits and longer life spans.
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A Trust Walk with Jesus
We all know the story of Jesus and Peter walking on water. How does this Scripture passage illuminate for you the moments in which Jesus has walked on water with you?
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The Value of Silliness
We don’t often think of Jesus as making jokes, and yet when we hear him tell the disciples that they are worth more than many sparrows, it is easy to picture him with an ironic grin.
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Finding Joy in the Journey
In a world often overshadowed by uncertainty and turmoil, the spirit of Franciscan optimism offers a beacon of hope—a reminder that even in the midst of life's challenges, there is reason to rejoice and find joy in the journey.
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The Heart Is the Hearth
Today, consider the tender insights that the Franciscan author Ilia Delio offers on Jesus’ words: “I came to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it were already kindled” (Lk 12:49). She writes, “the heart is the ‘hearth’ ...
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