Recent Blog Posts
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When we cry out, “This is enough, Lord.”
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When you find yourself in spiritual desolation and feel like saying, “This is enough, Lord,” there is one question to ask: Who’s voice am I listening to – is it the voice of the Good Angel, or someone else?
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A powerful lesson from a shy little girl
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“Out of the mouths of babes…” goes the saying (PS 8:2). I might add out of their coloring markers too. My daughter Molly and I were both shy and introverted when she was four and I was forty. I would hold her close. Together, we would gaze upon the landscape…
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The three most important items for a faith journey
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Jesus sent the twelve on a journey (Mk 6:7-13). Jesus also sends us on a journey. It is a journey of faith, a journey of life, and a journey of mission. Let us join the twelve and learn what Jesus has to teach. It first was a journey of faith. …
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The best way to cross to the other side
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Last weekend I discovered a unique treasure of North Carolina: The Flowering Bridge of Lake Lure. In 2013, a group of volunteers received approval from the state to convert a decommissioned old bridge into twelve themed, landscaped gardens. There are now 30 gardens with over 2,000 species of plants across the bridge and…
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One Thing Contrary to the Kingdom of God: Control
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When facing life’s uncertainties, what can you do?
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A Way to Add Focus during Your Daily Examen
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A daily Examen is a great technique to see God in the everyday. But what if you have trouble focusing?
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Who do you need to remember today?
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On this Memorial Day, we remember those who sacrifice their lives so that we might live life to its fullest.
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A little lesson on patience from the Mayapple
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If patience is a virtue, impatience might be a poison.