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The Struggle to Surrender

When we do not surrender, it is easy for our identities to become attached to our own perceived ideals of how we think our lives should unfold.

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Jesus Is with Me in the Storm

When the disciples were caught in a storm at sea, they panicked and lost hope. But, when they remembered that Jesus was with them in the boat, their spirits were buoyed.
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Talk Less, Listen More

Reflect My grandmother had a wisdom nugget she would share from time to time: “There is a reason God gave us one mouth and two ears: We need to listen more!” St. Benedict was known to share with those who ...
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The True Spirit of Generosity

Living in a true spirit of generosity calls us to be generous with our thoughts, assumptions, interpretations, and acts of service, as well as with material possessions.
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I Will Begin Again

Starting over is part of life but that doesn’t make it easy! It takes grit to rebuild what has crumbled.
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Countering Violence

While incidents of violence range in scope and size, they all leave damage and suffering in their wake. Such violence stands in sharp contrast to the beauty of life that God created.
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Moving From Adoration to Action

Our eucharistic adoration should lead to eucharistic action—a life of service, surrender, and sacrifice. Follow time spent in eucharistic adoration with a commitment to doing a specific act of charity.
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