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A First-Aid Kit of Prayers

In his book The Church of Mercy, Pope Francis writes, “How many difficulties are present in the life of every individual, among our people,...

Getting Outside for Prayer

One of my favorite poems is Wendell Berry’s “The Peace of Wild Things.” The poet speaks of retreating into the world of nature when...

Work That Matters

I used to get so frustrated at all the small, routine bits of work I must do just to maintain existence—cleaning, cooking, sorting/filing, and...

Praying the O Antiphons

“O Emmanuel. O God with us.” This is the “O Antiphon,” one of seven, with which we are most familiar, sung in that marvelous...

Sacred Time

This weekend the Church begins its observance of Advent. He is coming! I marvel at the way the Church has, over its history, sought to...

Invitations to More

We have arrived at that time of the year when planners like me make lists upon lists. Right now, I’ve got my final Thanksgiving...

Five Ways to Relate to Family Members Spiritually

It can be quite difficult to express personal spirituality in family situations that are not particularly friendly toward religion. Especially if a family has...

Growing My Trust in God

One day as I was walking down a busy sidewalk, I noticed that the crowd could be divided into two camps. There were those...

Finding God in the Present Moment

I know a woman who used to watch the news religiously. She would get caught up in the latest mandate, scandal, or expose until...

On Patience

When I hear the word saint, the first image that comes to my mind is not some Carmelite nun kneeling in a darkened chapel...

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