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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

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The Power of the Blessing

In my work of ministering to God’s daughters, I listen to stories of hurts, neglect, abandonment, and other traumas every day. The reality of human woundedness is heartbreaking. Many emotional moments are experienced during a typical coaching session! What I want to tell you about today, though, is the most emotionally powerful moment of all.

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The Unexpected Gifts in Unanswered Prayers

I have been praying for the same thing, nearly every day, for the past 12 years.

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Failing at Lent with Mary by My Side

Well, we’re at that time of year. Some of you are singing and dancing in a way that reminds other folks of December. I’m not one of those people. I’m one of the people who used to say things like “I love Lent,” but I’ve repented of it.

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But How Do I Change?

The truth is, Christians can change their outer actions through spiritual discipline but they cannot transform their inner spirits so they can say with St. Paul, “No longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me.”

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The One Thing

When I’m not changing diapers, doing laundry, or trying to feed a small army, I am a professional clarinetist.

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How to Change Your Life (without going anywhere)

As I was cooling down from a workout, I came across a two-part (Part One, Part Two) interview with St. Teresa of Calcutta (before she was a saint.) It was a simple, one-on-one interview that really intrigued me. Although the interview is a little dated, it is still inspiring; I think for anyone who wants to grow in holiness, observing a saint is a good place to start.

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