The pope led pilgrims in praying a Hail Mary for the victims of the attacks at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Nigeria and at a mission in Gambo, Central African Republic.
Prayer
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The Peacock Pin
We pin you to the unfinished saints you leave behind.
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Pope Francis: Vacation time should be prayer time
Summertime can and should be a time for extra prayer, a moment of peace that allows Christians to savor the joy of their relationship with Jesus and find new strength to reach out with love to others, Pope Francis said.
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Great Is Your Faith!
The Canaanite woman’s stubborn prayer is a genuine example of the faith of Israel.
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Tune Out the Noise
Matthew took an account that affirmed Jesus’ divinity and crafted it into a lesson on the power of faith.
Posted inArts & Culture, Poetry
I would be remiss if I didn’t consider the possibility of gratitude
For the brackish water, and electricity / That charge our thoughts and spines.
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Attending church is good for your health. Now what?
Researchers from Vanderbilt University found that middle-aged adults who attended religious services at least once in the past year were half as likely to die prematurely as those who didn’t.
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Let Them Grow Together
Jesus knew the same risks we would face, and still taught us to “grow together.”
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How Can You Not See It?
Matthew’s community struggled to understand why so few believed in Jesus. How was it possible, they wondered, that friends and loved ones heard the same message but did not grasp its implications?
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Panicking with Grace: A Spirituality for Whatever’s Next
A period of uncertainty may be a great time to begin developing your relationship with God.