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When headlines of injustice weigh us down, where do we turn? This week, I had a conversation with a dear friend about the state of the world, and we ended up agreeing about the power of the Serenity Prayer:
The psalms repeatedly encourage us to tell the truth of how hard life can be.
Sometimes, in the challenges of our lives, we can feel far from God’s help.
To fully love as Francis did, there is no compartmentalizing. Can I follow this example?
We sometimes feel a lack of spirit in the overwhelming necessity of everyday tasks. Consider inviting God into your repetitive duties.
Maureen O’Brien’s award-winning short stories and poems have been published widely in magazines and anthologies. She lives in Connecticut, where she taught creative writing to
In times of frustration and doubt we can feel unseen, forgetting the value of our small actions toward both people and the creatures of the earth.
