Pause+Pray

Reflect “My brother fire . . . be kind to me in this hour, be courteous!”—St. Francis of Assisi Over time, St. Francis’s eyes began to weaken and doctors advised a cauterization—a deliberate burning of the eyes—with hopes of a ...

Reflect Most of us have heard that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit; but have we also considered the same is true of our minds? Make no mistake about it, your mental health matters to God. What is one ...

Reflect Some days it can be so hard to drag ourselves out of bed. We are tired—physically and mentally. But today can be great if we let it be. So, throw back the covers and get to living. Prayer Dear ...

Reflect “They shall look on him whom they have pierced, and mourn as if for an only son.” When we read these words from Zechariah 12:10, our thoughts may immediately turn to the Jesus’ passion and crucifixion. But if we ...

Reflect Families are complex. We have good days and bad days. St. Joseph reminds us that the calling to be a father, mother, son, or daughter is a calling from God that draws us into a life-giving relationship with others. Pray ...

Reflect During our archdiocesan restructuring, my parish lost our beloved pastor and gained a different pastor, along with a parochial vicar and retired visiting priests. Today was the Sunday for the newest priest to celebrate liturgy. Having heard that his ...