Faith, justice and unity still matter. So too do prudence, charity and patience. The latter are not chains upon the former. They are channels that direct them to their source in God.
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As we grieve the dead, we can remember how they inspired our lives
As we remember those who have died, we reflect on how their lives and sacrifices influence and inspire our lives.
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Remember those overlooked by society, just as Jesus does
Today’s readings highlight God’s care and power to heal and remind us to pray for what requires healing in our lives.
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Want greatness? Serve the suffering
We are prompted to reflect on ways that we can serve one another and are also challenged to address suffering in our midst.
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To be Christians, we must first serve the poor
The readings prompt appreciation and action, emphasizing the value of wisdom and the need to serve the poor.
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Reimagining relationships: the divine breath and equality of creation
The readings show an evolution of thoughts on relationships: humans and animals, husband and wife, adult and child.
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Mandolinist and singer-songwriter Chris Thile writes psalms for those who struggle to believe — or belong
In “Laysongs,” mandolinist Chris Thile lays theatrics and sea captains aside and sings simply and honestly about his struggle to believe.
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What is Christian faith without Christian practice?
To see our faith as a calling is to recognize that, whoever we are, we have only just begun to live out our discipleship.
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What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Jesus lived and preached it — all the way to the cross.
Jesus went to his death trusting in the love of his father. That was the wisdom he preached, both in the words he used and in the witness that he gave.
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Christ allows us to see and hear what really matters—and then to speak it to others
Our words might seem to offer so little to those whom we love. Yet because they are spoken in Christ, because they are taken up into the sound, clarity and truth of his voice, they have their effect.