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‘You Can’t Pray a Lie’

Over a century ago, Mark Twain created the character Huckleberry Finn, a poor orphan who had been blessed (or cursed) with an innate sense of right and wrong, which was often in conflict with the accepted norms of his day.

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Prayer for All Mothers

Because motherhood requires women to offer so much of their own spirits, it can lead to feeling depleted.
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The Timelessness of St. Francis

With the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, we as a Church—and beyond—take a moment to recognize the world-shaking faith and example of this holy man.
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Broken and Healed

For some people, pain is a constant companion. Offer up this prayer for them today.
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A Blueprint for True Happiness

Each one of us is called to discover and do God’s will. We live with open hands knowing that God will provide for our daily needs. We pray to be forgiven to the degree that we forgive.
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Supporting Mental Health

For far too long, the topic of mental health has lurked in the background, leaving people to suffer in silence.
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Let’s Count Our Blessings

God sends us blessings throughout the day, though we don’t always recognize them. To cultivate a grateful heart, first pray for openness.
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