Convincing God to Answer Prayer
We know it’s a good and holy request… but how can we convince God of its urgency?
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Mass is Boring… When Compared to a Trampoline Park
My grandson, who had just celebrated his sixth birthday with a lively party of friends, complained the following morning as he put on his shoes for Mass, that Church was boring. Coming on the heels of a spirited afternoon with buddies at a trampoline park, his lack of enthusiasm was understandable. However, I worried that
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7 Simple Ways to Help the Souls in Purgatory
In November we’re reminded of our holy duty to pray and sacrifice for those awaiting their entrance to Heaven.
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Adults Behaving Badly… 5 Common Problems Adults Confront – or Cause – in Mass and How to Overcome Them
Much is said about children misbehaving in Mass, but what about the grown-ups?
10 Powerful One-liners for Times of Trouble
Brief one-line prayers can be our bridge to Heaven at those times when we can barely muster a few coherent words.
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Bad Memories Can Enslave or Serve Us
Revisiting an event, whether it be from earlier that day or earlier in our lives, can provide the space and grace needed to see things in a new light.
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Take Baby Steps to A Better Faith-filled Life
Like any good intention, we can become overwhelmed when revamping our spiritual life. Major resolutions, although well-intentioned, frequently wane or backfire. Try an easier way…
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Meeting Them Where They Are
They’re not in Church, but there is hope for drawing family and friends to (or back to) the Faith. Here are some ideas…
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Forgive or Not to Forgive?
Family life provides many opportunities to practice forgiveness. But it’s still hard. Exploring reasons why we hesitate – and reasons why we shouldn’t – can help us grow in this virtue.
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Oh my God, I am hardly sorry….
A child’s innocent gaffe leads to reflections about challenges in family life.
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