Pause+Pray

Reflect The familiar hymn “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace,” is often associated with the life and ministry of St. Francis of Assisi. The virtue of peace is one that our world, families, Church, and work environments desperately need. ...

Reflect We live in a world of constant stimulation. The endless barrage from the 24-hour news cycle, social media posts, streaming programs and so forth, seek to keep our eyes glued at all times. Yet we still get bored. This prayer ...

Reflect For many of us who have walked the path of recovery from addiction, the hymn “Amazing Grace” stands as a testament to the power of redemption from brokenness. Most of us recovering addicts hear these words loud and clear: ...

Reflect In the hustle of daily life, how often do you take a pause to appreciate the now? How present are you in this moment? Let this prayer be a reminder to thank God for the gift of peace in ...

The apostle Paul advises, “Pray without ceasing.” I suspect the apostle is speaking about a prayerful attitude rather than a constant succession of words.

There is something beautiful in celebrating and experiencing a culture that is different from your own.