Pause+Pray
Be a Peacemaker
Patricia Breen McNeil
October 22, 2026
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 …
Do You Ever Get Bored?
Clifford Hennings, OFM
October 21, 2026
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 ...
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Prayer of Gratitude for Grace
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
October 20, 2026
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: ...
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Mindful, Prayerful, Grateful
Christopher Heffron
October 19, 2026
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 ...
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Every Breath Can Be a Prayer
Bruce Epperly
October 16, 2026
The apostle Paul advises, “Pray without ceasing.” I suspect the apostle is speaking about a prayerful attitude rather than a constant succession of words.
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Celebrating Cultures
Patricia Breen McNeil
October 15, 2026
There is something beautiful in celebrating and experiencing a culture that is different from your own.
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A Call to Discipleship
Shannon K. Evans
October 14, 2026
Today we pray to take seriously our call to discipleship, letting Jesus’ example influence every decision we make.
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