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Rebuild 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 love,but we are quick to anger.You want

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Waiting with Hope

Reflect Have you taken a moment to consider what this holiday is truly about? On the eve of such a holy day, it’s good to remember how it started. Pray Dear God, as the light begins to pass on the day and the birth of Christ draws closer,let me hold fast to what matters.Let my

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Being Lonely/Being Alone

Reflect The holidays are a time of joy for many. For those who are alone, however, it can simply be 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 place for those

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Searching for the Joy

Reflect The joyful season of Christmas is often so stressful that it can rob us, ironically, of our joy. This prayer can be a simple way to unplug from the chaos and recharge our spirits. Pray Like the silent snow that blankets the world around me,my heart, too, longs for the quiet to listen to

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Dear Reader: Greg Friedman, OFM, a Journeyman Friar

Of all the friars I’ve ever met—and the over years I’ve known more than a few—Greg Friedman, OFM, will go down as one of the most interesting. He is impossible to categorize because he is, in a word, multilayered. For many years, he worked for this company and, in particular, this magazine as one of

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TV Review: Taken Hostage

Taken Hostage   American Experience on PBS November 14 and 15, check local listings  Iran is a study in contrasts. It is a place wedded to simplicity and to its ancient traditions, yet rhinoplasties and sex reassignment surgeries are commonplace there. It’s a youth-dominated culture (around 70 percent of the population is under 30), yet it’s one

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