Just before Christmas, the Catholic and Lutheran bishops of Minnesota issued a joint letter in support of refugees, urging prayers and protection for them.
Prayer
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A prayer during the Australian bushfires
To you, O God, I entrust my sorrow, my fears, my anguish, as well as the people, the flora and fauna, the land of Australia.
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When we express ourselves, we imitate God
We are never more ourselves than when we express ourselves.
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A New Year’s prayer for nearly everyone
If you have time today, why not do an annual “examen”?
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What it’s like to have cerebral palsy at Mass
“Let us join hands and pray as the Lord taught us.” That sentence should not cause me dread—but it does.
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Jesus’ baptism reminds us to live as Christ lived
Who is Jesus? On this celebration of Jesus’ baptism, the Gospel of Matthew provides a clear answer: Jesus is the Son of God.
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Who is God calling you to be?
Today’s readings provoke us to self-reflection and action.
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After a health scare, I learned my heart is strong—but now I’m worried about my faith.
Just as I took care to exercise physically for the endurance of my heart, I needed to break a spiritual sweat for the good of my soul.
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We are meant to treat one another as family—not subordinates
We are called to treat one another like family, with dignity and respect.
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How can we channel our inner magi year-round?
The magi can represent the openness and universality of the Gospel.