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Tune Your Rule of Life for Summer
Ahh, summer. Early sunrises, late sunsets, kids off school, fireworks, vacations, outdoor concerts, swimming to beat the heat, and mosquitoes—those thorns in our sides that God could have only made…
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Using Your Imagination in Prayer
Reflecting on Scripture exercises your mind. You use your intellect to understand the passage and ponder the meaning it conveys. But your mind is not only analytical. Your mind…
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How to Stay Faithful When Your Spiritual Life Feels Dry
Beyond the Honeymoon “When I first became Catholic,” a friend said to me, “it was easy. God showed up! I had new insights and experiences and I could feel his…
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The Love That Makes Us Real
In our day and age, Valentine’s Day comes with a mixture of feelings and expectations. For some people, Valentine’s Day is a happy reminder of how loved they are and…
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Accomplishing Both Nothing and Everything: The Value of a Prayer Routine
I love routines. I love the order and predictability they bring and I delight in managing my time well and getting things done. But, way higher on my list of…
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Who Do You Trust?
“Trust me! I give you my word!” Whether you believe the person speaking or not depends a whole lot on who they are, doesn’t it? If you know…
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His Presence Changes Everything
I wasn’t expecting to cook the ham by myself. We were getting ready for a Christmas Eve feast including a spiral ham, and my dad got called into work. …
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Living with Grief During the Holidays
If you’re carrying grief during December, all the holiday cheer in the air can feel more like an assault than a blessing. Grief doesn’t follow a schedule, doesn’t pause…
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Getting Comfortable with Silence: Why There’s No Need to Fear It
Let’s face it. Silence can be awkward. I bet you’ve had your fair share of uncomfortable silences (as I have). Sometimes, I want nothing to do with it. What if…
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Naked Without Shame
Sometimes, it’s easy for me to go to confession. I’m not that embarrassed to confess anything on my conscience. I do my best to be vulnerable and honest in my…
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