Transfiguration foreshadows Jesus’ future glory in the resurrection.
Prayer
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Excerpts from the prayer life of a cancer patient
I have stopped praying for years at a time. I started praying again not because I think God wants me to but because prayer turns me into one kind of person and no prayer turns me into a different kind of person.
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God’s love is unconditional. Is yours?
What does Jesus mean when he calls for perfection?
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Lent reminds us that while sin and death exist, so does hope
Lent gives us an opportunity to work against temptations.
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I survived sex trafficking. Now, prayer is helping me heal
Being able to experience God through prayer has changed my life. I have learned to respond with love instead of lashing back; I have learned my worth and strength; I have learned to not allow negativity back into my life.
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A (Complicated) Prayer for Kobe
Feelings are not political agendas and many of these celebrities are intertwined in our memories in ways that bypass our frontal cortex.
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Faith in God requires us to act
By fostering societies in which people support one another, we emulate God, who cares for all of us.
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Jesus calls us to live good lives
Matthew depicts Jesus ascending a mountain, like Moses, to interpret Jewish laws.
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How can we find harmony in an imperfect world?
Today’s readings describe moments of destruction, uncertainty and discord.
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The Presentation of the Lord reminds us of the importance of community
Although the Holy Family is central to this feast of the Presentation, Simeon and Anna play vital roles.