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Family is at the core of our social structure. But sometimes we take our families for granted or even experience deep rifts with some of our loved ones.
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Family is at the core of our social structure. But sometimes we take our families for granted or even experience deep rifts with some of our loved ones.

Mary’s life, like that of her son, will be a living out of her own canticle

Recently, as I drove home from work, I hit a patch of dense mist rising from the river. Even my fog lights were useless. I knew the road was still there—I’d traveled it hundreds of times—but I was scared. Sometimes, following God is like that.

Jesus asked a man with paralysis, “Do you want to be healed?” (Jn 5:1–8) Jesus asks the same question of us in our personal and public lives.

Love is so much broader than the narrow lens of romance. It can take on so many different forms and be expressed in so many different ways.

Despite his many mistakes St. Peter displayed incredible heart. He felt deeply. He loved deeply. He was always eager and willing to follow Jesus, even if he sometimes failed.

Great religion seeks utter awareness and full consciousness, so that we can, in fact, receive all. Everything belongs and everything can be received.

Clare’s deep love for God gave her great joy in spite of difficulties in her life.

Have you ever allowed God to use the ordinary circumstances of your day to direct your growth?

How has your life been influenced by suggestions from people from your own faith community? Can you practice one of those suggestions today?