Pause+Pray

Siblings, Siblings

Theresa Doyle-Nelson November 5, 2023

It’s kind of tricky. If we have a falling out with a sibling, it’s tempting to gloat or rejoice over any subsequent debacles their life.

Give Yourself Some Love

Susan Hines-Brigger November 4, 2023

We all have times in our lives when we get down on ourselves. It might be about the way we look, something we did or said, or what we see as personal weaknesses.

Finding Grace

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD November 3, 2023

Sit for a few minutes with this quote from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: “Contemplate how you are being asked to give your heart to God amidst everyday activities. Be prepared to meet your grace in every circumstance of life.”

Pray Like Martha

Patricia Breen November 2, 2023

Martha and her siblings Mary and Lazarus were dear friends of Jesus. In two different circumstances, Martha is direct and tenacious in her questions toward Jesus.

Give to God What Is God’s

Colleen Arnold, MD November 1, 2023

I find myself distracted during my prayer time by my long to-do list or preoccupied at Mass by the sounds around me and the noise in my head. Then Jesus says to my heart, “Repay . . . to God ...