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Never a Stranger

Dutch-born Charles of Mount Argus spent 35 years in Ireland and England, never really mastering the language. But the priest’s friendliness and healing gifts made him beloved by all.

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Nourish Our Body and Spirit

We all know that what types of food we eat can have a big impact on our bodies and overall health. What we don’t give as much attention to is what we ingest into our minds and spirits.
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Division Is Overrated

Reflect Whether through social media or the news cycle, we’re constantly reminded of how little we have in common with each other, how entrenched we are in our views. But consider how many seemingly insignificant positive encounters you’ve had in ...
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Channeling our Creativity

We all have been made in the image of a creative God, and we mirror that divine creativity in millions of ways. Let’s pray today to find creative expressions to nourish our souls.
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In Search of Peace

The Gospel of Luke tells us that as Jesus entered Jerusalem for his ministry there, he wept over the city and said, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes” (Lk ...
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Change Your Focus

It’s tragic how we measure success based upon the “P’s.” Bill thinks it’s about power. Arlene craves popularity. Joseph lusts for prestige. Mary wants privilege.
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Sprinkles of Joy

Reflect One of my nightly rituals is checking my email to find messages from my husband, their subject lines indicating they’re from our online local newspaper. They’re his favorite comics from that morning’s read, ones he’s carefully curated: Zits, Peanuts, ...
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