Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds… encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” — Hebrews 10:24-25 As I write ...

Learn about the concept of regifting during the holidays and how it can be applied to regifting God's grace through words of encouragement.

What do you mean by ‘prayer’ to start with? If you thought it was asking God for stuff you’re not completely wrong. We’re supposed to ask God for our needs, and I think it’s just fine to ask God for ...

As students and educators return to school, I’d like to offer a prayer of encouragement. Considering the confusion regarding mask mandates, social distancing guidelines and vaccination rates, I feel ...

The earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck Japan a month ago has prompted an outpouring of grief for the dead, and condolences and prayers for the survivors. At the Southern Alameda ...

Prayer and meditation offer a powerful pathway to spiritual connection and inner peace. Prayer, an act of speaking to the divine, expresses thoughts and desires. Meditation, the art of listening, ...

There are many mysteries and challenges surrounding prayer. As a help to navigating these realities, the Catechism of the Catholic Church gives us three facts about prayer: 1) It is always possible to ...

SOME years ago I got up one morning intending to have my hair cut in preparation for a visit to London, and the first letter I opened made it clear I need not go to London. So I decided to put the ...

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