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Lonely, but Never Alone

Reflect The holidays are a time of joy for many. For those who are alone, however, it is simply a season to endure. Don’t take it for granted. Count your blessings while saying this prayer for those who are struggling. Pray Loving God,I know the world can be a cold placefor those who are alone.As

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Universal Mother

Reflect None of us would be here without mothers. And there is no better mother or role model than Mary, whose love for us knows no language or physical barrier. Think for a moment how lucky we are to have Mary as our universal mother. Pray Loving God,of all the women in the worldto raise

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TV Review: The Sun Queen

American Experience on PBS, April 4 (check local listings)  Former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once said: “If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.” That quip could aptly describe Hungarian-born Mária Telkes, PhD (1900–1995), a trailblazing biophysicist who overcame misogyny within her scientific community to pioneer

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Rebuilding the Kingdom

Reflect The political divide in this country grows wider by the day—and the infighting is deafening. In smaller ways, though, our own relationships can mirror such a divide. What can you do to ease tensions in your community or family? Pray God of peace,you desire your people to lovebut we are quick to anger.You want

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Be Joyful

Reflect With everything going on in our communities and in the greater world, it’s hard to be happy. But St. Francis of Assisi showed us that joy should not only be sought—it should be cherished boldly. Pray God of joy,your servant, Francis, understoodmental and physical anguish.His life wasn’t easy, yet he was filled with total

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