Peace
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.
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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Drink of One Spirit
As the 2024 election draws closer and tempers flare, let us pray that the message above from St. Paul
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Build Something Beautiful
I know many of us feel disjointed right now, unsure of how we will ever feel whole as a nation again or engage in peaceful, fruitful dialogue.
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Are We Losing the Soul of America?
One of the issues that has dominated the headlines in the United States is immigration. How do our Christian and Franciscan values serve as a guiding light in an issue that is complex and nuanced, yet at the same time ...
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Communion of Saints: Deepening our Relationships with Those We’ve Lost
Through the communion of saints, we all have a profound second chance: not to erase the past, but to speak love into eternity and reclaim the relationship that death could not sever...
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In Search of Peace
There is something healing, even freeing, about resting in the grace and beauty of the natural world. Where do you find peace in the world around you?
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