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Hold Nothing Back

Many of us are nervous when it comes to going to confession. We worry about what to say, and whether we will say or do it right. What if we make a mistake? Forget something? Mess up? Too often we ...
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Riverbank of Love

Sleep is restorative when we get enough of it. But unfortunately, so often we don’t get the nightly rest we need.
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Sunshine in Your Soul

Driving on a foggy day in the valley can lead to low visibility. The normal route becomes blurred causing me to feel a little lost and panicked, so I slow down.
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Forces of Liberation

Archbishop Oscar Romero was known for his striking homilies that were broadcasted on the radio in El Salvador. He often highlighted the plight of the poor and the marginalized.
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The Practice of Patience

One morning I watched a snowy egret. She stood patiently in the shallow water of the sound—nearly motionless for almost an hour.
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Speaking Truth

She was a big deal—until she wasn’t. Joan of Arc (about 1412-1431) heard voices of saints from an early age. Eventually Joan was burned at the stake as a witch and heretic.
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A Loaves and Fishes Kind of Faith

Did you ever forget to bring your lunch from home when you were in school? Or did you ever have to share your lunch with someone who forgot their own?
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