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Deliberate Affirmations

We can offset the tendency to get used to even the finest friend by deliberately affirming that person’s goodness in specific ways.
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There’s Too Much Noise

It seems our world is becoming more noisy by the day. We can even become addicted to the noise, eager for the next stimulus to activate our hearts and minds, especially in our social media age and with inflammatory news ...
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Facing Grief

We will all suffer from grief at some point in our lives. At times it can feel like an all-encompassing, heavy blanket. Other times it may feel a bit lighter.
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Let Justice Come Alive Today

In speaking of South African women protesting the injustice of apartheid, poet June Jordan asserted that we are the ones we have been waiting for. Take time to look at your community and ask God for guidance for your justice-seeking.
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St. Anthony, Help Me Find…

Anthony of Padua was an outstanding preacher. He spoke in a way that ordinary people could understand the extraordinary mercy of God.
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Bless Our Pets

It can be easy to take our animal friends for granted in our day-to-day lives. But their enriching presence is a reflection of God's love.
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Perfect Joy

With the health crisis and unrest facing our world, finding a reason to be joyful may be hard. But it’s important that we smile—even if it’s through tears.
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