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Finding Joy in Something New
Ela Milewska
January 31, 2026
Reflect Change often arrives unannounced, without asking our permission. We brace ourselves for loss before we look for possibility. Yet sometimes joy slips in through …
Don’t Fight Fair
Martin J.P. Gianotti
January 30, 2026
Reflect Have you ever reflected on the reality that we are in a spiritual combat that puts our very souls at stake? Better yet, that the power of God and His angels far outweighs the power of hell? Pray St. Michael the Archangel, in ...
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Just a Closer Walk with Jesus
Bruce Epperly
January 29, 2026
Reflect I grew up singing, “Just a closer walk with Thee, grant it Jesus is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be dear Lord, let it be.” The song has become a New Orleans Jazz classic. The intent is ...
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Lifelines
Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD
January 28, 2026
Reflect “Can we talk this weekend?” texted my long-distance friend. After the recent death of her cousin, it had become important that she stay in closer touch with friends. We spoke of illness, the loss of friends over the years, ...
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Queen of the Angels
Martin J.P. Gianotti
January 27, 2026
Reflect What is your relationship like with your guardian angel? Do you speak to yours often? Pray Blessed Mother, You are the Queen of the Angels. All of heaven has been granted to you by your Son. You have the entirety of the angelic army at your disposal, and you know ...
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Gaze on Jesus
Bruce Epperly
January 26, 2026
Reflect Clare of Assisi counseled Agnes of Prague to “gaze” on Jesus. In looking to Jesus, we deepen our relationship to God and form our lives in accordance with his loving embrace of humankind in all its wondrous Jesus. Gaze on Jesus ...
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Our Rock
Maureen O'Brien
January 25, 2026
Reflect Today ponder Psalm 27: “To you, Lord, I call; / my Rock, do not be deaf to me / Do not be silent toward me…The Lord is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusts.” What thoughts ...
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