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Let the Light In

Sometimes it is not uncommon for little children to be afraid of the dark. While the darkness can feel scary or uncertain, the light brings clarity, a new way of seeing.
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It’s Not About the Title

The community so admired Benedict the African (1526–1589), their cook, that they named him as superior although he was not a priest. Benedict served a single term, then went back to the kitchen because he believed his gifts were better ...
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Our Path on the Edge

What would it look like to consider resting in your inherent union with the divine in the unknown, in the proverbial desert, and in the tension?
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Yesterday’s Footsteps

There are times we are pulled toward thoughts of the past and replaying regretful events over and over in our minds. May this prayer help you let go into today.
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Wide Open

When we pray we ask for help--because we need it. May today’s prayer give you the strength to keep seeking.
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Fed Up?

With God’s help, we can become more patient and accepting of frustrating situations. The next time you feel your patience running out, envision the Stations of the Cross.
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Cultivating Kindness

The world is divided, and kindness is in short supply. May this prayer be a reminder that Christ’s message is timeless and crucial—especially today.
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