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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
As we settle into summer, the Morning Glories have reappeared in our garden, seeking a stage to climb. On occasion, we gently redirect their growth to a trellis along the garden fence. Once in touch with the support they need, they know how to continue their ascent to thrive in the light. It is their nature to flourish above the ground. In a way, the trellis and vine become inseparable.
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Holy lives of inspiration | Why pray?
The other day I got a text from a childhood friend. He’s done very well in the start-up I.T. world and yet he was reminiscing about playing whiffle ball in my driveway when we were kids. He ended the message with, "I miss those summer days." I thought about this as reflected on Jesus’ words, "...you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, you have revealed them to the childlike."
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Families need time together to function at their best and to feel close and connected. Sometimes, because life moves at such a rapid pace, we end up trying to fit all those moments into holidays and vacations. But deep down we know we need more. We need connection with each other and with God every day to be our best.
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Allison Gingras looks to Jesus’ evangelizing examples of extending invitations and creating community following an awkward church outing.
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Learn more about our faith | Why pray?
The other day I went running at 6 am. It was a beautiful summer morning. The sun had just risen and the birds were singing as I was passing through a green field. GLORIOUS! I knew I was surrounded by the presence of the Lord.
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Holy lives of inspiration | Why pray?
Robert Lee Fulghum, the American author, wrote: "A person who has profoundly disturbed my peace of mind for a long time is Mother Teresa. She doesn’t even know me, but she continually goes around minding my business…"
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