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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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Prayers for All Eight Billion

One of the most used words today is “divided.” And yet the word Catholic (from the Greek) means “through the whole” and “worldwide.”
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Dare to Speak Out

When children are little we tell them to use their words to express their feelings. We do that because it’s important to speak up and be heard.
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Cultivate Joy

Joy is contagious—and it costs nothing to share it with those around us. Reach out to somebody in your inner circle who is struggling to find joy.
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