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The Happiness Jar
Via Melissa Gilbert The tale and idea is by Melissa Gilbert. Who said if her house was on fire her happiness jar would be the first thing she would tak.…
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Above All Life
“You cannot be neutral on a moving train” Zinn We are Sacred Hearts no matter what our faith is or is not. The resilience of those who suffer mercilessly through…
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Bring it On 2025
May the year ahead be filled with incredible hope, burst of unexpected goodness that spreads widely, and intense, obtainable, gobsmacking peace worldwide. May we have the courageous power that transforms…
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A Tabernacle Door
Finding a 17th-century tabernacle door filled me with questions. Its angelic face is carved from a single piece of wood— Time has peeled away layers of paint, leaving behind a…
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Late Night Cards Going Strong
Playing cards brings back memories of my mom, who got everyone hooked on the game—every grandchild and anyone visiting. My grandparents were the same way. After all these years, I…
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The Most Original Gift I Received This Christmas
One of the best Christmas gifts I’ve ever received was from Yann several years ago. Every morning he brings me a cup of tea in bed, or of my choice…
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In All Things Big and Small-
The small acts have the ripple effect, but grand gestures—especially in times of crisis—create waves of change that touch many lives, hopefully in a profound way. Taking a stand in…
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Flashback to My Holier Days Living in a Monastery
When I was nineteen, I went to live in a Benedictine Monastery in New Mexico. As the monastery was semi-cloistered, each community member was assigned a task when they arrived…
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