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The Holy Family, Refugees

September 29 is known as the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. May we not forget what the Holy Family endured while finding ways to work for greater justice for those fleeing their country.

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Reconnecting Our Hearts to God

It is easy some days for our minds to race with thoughts, doubts, ideas, and anxieties and lose touch with our hearts in the process.
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Embracing Our Differences

We are all unique in so many different ways—our looks, nationalities, religions, and so much more. It is only when we come together that we create a beautiful image of Christ’s love.
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Prayers for the Unknown

On a road trip recently, our car was one of many on the interstate. Countless people breezed past us on their hurried way, and I realized that, though I will never know them, we are connected.
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Claim Your Inner Freedom

Reflect  Psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl asserts, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” We have the freedom to shape our attitudes regardless of life’s external circumstances. Francis of Assisi ...
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Resting in God

Reflect “In peace I lie down and at once fall asleep,for it is You and none other, Oh Lord,who make me rest secure.” –Psalm 4: 8 Our rest is in God—to trust in His love and His protection is our ...
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Notes From Heaven

Reflect Making music is one of the most fundamental human acts. It can also be one of the most sacred, as St. Augustine knew: “Singing is praying twice.”  Whether you’re making it or simply appreciating it, good music—of any genre—can build ...
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