When Jesus offered bread and fish to the multitudes, he modeled behavior that we are called to emulate.
Prayer
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The spiritual practice of writing yourself a letter
The purpose of this little exercise is to see how you currently resist the grace of God. You may even discover that a pattern set in high school remains.
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I lost a boyfriend, a dog and my grandfather—all in the span of two months. Here’s how I learned to grieve.
My grief did not unfold neatly or in any predictable way as the “stages of grief” might suggest.
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U.S. Catholics asked to pray for the bishops as Communion document is drafted
The president of the U.S.C.C.B. has asked the nation’s Catholics to pray for him and his brother bishops “as we continue our dialogues and reflections” in the process of drafting a document on the “meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the church.”
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The power of the word ‘no’
Today’s reading gives biblical examples of expecting and accepting rejection and persevering despite the obstacles.
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Want to lead? Learn to serve.
Jesus responds to needs quickly and effectively, demonstrating selflessness, adaptability and concern for the welfare of others.
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Jesus, the Good Shepherd, models compassionate leadership.
Today’s readings teach several important points about leadership: the need for rest, retreat and recovery, and compassion.
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Jesus says to expect rejection and dust it off
The readings remind us to be realistic and recognize that not everyone will respond favorably.
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Pope Francis: In your most painful moments, know that Jesus is praying for you.
With prayer and with life, there remains only to have courage and hope, to to feel the prayer of Jesus strongly and to keep on going.
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Pope Francis: Don’t forget that Jesus is praying for you — right now and always.
Jesus not only wants us to pray as He prays, but assures us that we can always count on His prayer. We must be aware of this: Jesus prays for me.