Pause+Pray

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Our Father’s World

Long distances can lead to ignorance of civil unrest, hunger, natural disasters. Though far away, all the globe's peoples are brothers and sisters to us.
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Relishing the Joy of the Present

Everyone loves the idea of vacation, but when we actually take one, it seems to be over in the blink of an eye. It’s hard at first to clear the distractions away from our minds, but over time the benefits ...
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Search for the Light

Given the state of the world, it’s easy to be mired in grief. But lightness and grace surround us. We just have to look for them.
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The Disturbance of Distance

Many of those I love are far away. Our paths have led us to live apart--across borders, even oceans. When I sense this absence my heart aches.
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Cycles of Creation

The seasons contain life, death, and transformation. Crisp, cold air rushes; limbs begin to bud; Flowers bloom; leaves wave in the summer breeze; cold air returns once again. God sets all in motion.
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Led By a Child

The children in our lives have much to teach us about the ways of God. How can you change your interactions with them to better reflect their dignity and contributions?
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Sharing Our Faith Out Loud

St. Monica (332-387) wasn’t embarrassed about the way she evangelized to her son—although Augustine certainly was from time to time!
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