Pause+Pray

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Dwell in the Present

The past and the future are sprinkled with many blessings, however God is in the present.
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Cupid’s Impersonator

Lust seduces me not only to say more with my body than I could ever imagine saying with my heart, but also to violate trust and fidelity in my committed relationships.
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Pray, Pray, Pray

You may never have heard of Sister Euphrasia of the Sacred Heart (1877-1952), and that’s likely the way this Indian saint wanted it.
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Mary’s Messenger

It is striking to me that in all Marian apparitions, the people Our Lady chooses to appear to are often children—simple and humble.
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Accepting Your Acceptance

The great philosopher and theologian Paul Tillich once wrote about the profound inner movement of “accepting your own acceptance.” God loves us as we are, not as we should be.
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Use Your Words

When children are little, we tell them to use their words to express their feelings. We do that because it’s important to speak up and be heard.
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Radical Amazement

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel believed that “radical amazement” was at the heart of spirituality. What amazes and inspires you today?
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