Pause+Pray

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In Search of Serenity

Each time I pray the words of the Serenity Prayer, I am reminded of how I am not in control of my life or the people and situations around me.

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Prayer tips from the saints

Precious Porziuncola

Reflect The Porziuncola, the breathtaking little chapel within St. Mary of the Angels is Assisi, is one of the utmost places that holds the spirit of St. Francis. Where in your life do you find the spirit of Francis?  Pray Holy ...
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We Are Living Canticles

We are living Canticles of God. St. Francis understood that better than anyone.
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Keep Praying, No Matter How You Feel

Reflect Have you struggled to pray when it feels dry and boring, like God is distant and not feeding us whenever we enter into prayer?  Pray St. Ignatius of Loyola, you wrote about spiritual desolation and consolation. You taught us that our zeal for ...
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dog and God

God’s Messengers

St. Francis of Assisi praised God for all life: the birds in the sky and the lilies of the field. Even the dog at your feet is a messenger of the Almighty—there to remind you that you are loved and ...
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The Little Things

Our minds often focus on the “big things” we are pushing toward, but each day is also an opportunity to enjoy and experience the “little things.”
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shoes on train tracks taking the next step.

Do the Next Right Thing

It’s not easy to navigate life. With so many complex choices and so many challenges, it can feel like we’re driving through fog with dim headlights and no GPS.
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