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Reflect  Discernment can be difficult without the aid of God and His saints. How often is prayer utilized in your decision-making?  Pray St. Joseph, you are renowned for your prudence and discernment. At the warning of the angels, you successfully hid Jesus and Mary from the ...

Reflect  In Romans 13:11 we read the words “throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light”. The first synonyms for “armor” are listed as covering, and protection. How beautiful! Reflect on this idea of being ...

Reflect  What does Matthew 5:48 mean when Jesus tells us to “be perfect, as your Father in Heaven is perfect”? It sounds daunting, unattainable even. Who can live up to that? And yet, if we look at the context, we ...

Reflect For many people, the idea of self-care sparks thoughts of spa days and self pampering. We can dismiss it as frivolous and unnecessary. But self care is so much more than just caring for our physical selves. Sure, that ...

Reflect A large part of the battles we face in life happens between our ears. Lent is a time of renewal, shedding the enemy’s lies, and sitting in God’s truth. To become aware of the pitfalls of sin, we must ...

What causes you heartache, keeps you up at night, or otherwise nags your mind and soul in your everyday life? These struggles make up the wooden beams of your cross.