Loneliness
The Hard and Lonely Places
When you think of hard and lonely places, what comes to mind? Is it an actual desert? Or is it your workplace? Or a family gathering? Where is your desert?
We Are Not Alone
Core to the Christian Gospel for Franciscans is the realization that the God of the universe decided to enter into our world, first through creation itself (Gn 1), then through the Incarnation (Jn 1), not because of sin or the ...
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For Those Who Are Alone
“Woe to the solitary person! If that one should fall, there is no other to help” (Ecclesiastes 4:10). The elderly and infirm are particularly vulnerable.
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Lonely, but Never Alone
Reflect The holidays are a time of joy for many. For those who are alone, however, it is simply a season to endure. Don’t take it for granted. Count your blessings while saying this prayer for those who are struggling. ...
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An Antidote to Loneliness
We have a loneliness epidemic in the United States, according to Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the US surgeon general.
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Surely, the Lord Is in This Place
Reflect In Genesis 28:16, Jacob awakes from a dream and says, “Truly, the Lord is in this place and I did not know it!” Pray Dear Lord,My head understands you are with me,but my heart doesn’t always feel it.Where are you ...
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Prayer for Lonely People
Reflect Not everybody craves constant human interaction. Some thrive within togetherness; others do not. Where do you fall in this? Do you ever battle loneliness? If so, this prayer is for you. Pray Dear God,I appreciate the quiet because I ...
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