Violence and Contemplation by Ed Burns

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Genuine faith will help us to get at the root of the things that we struggle with and wonder about in our daily lives, including matters such as violence.

Gifts in the Midst of Chaos by Anne Kerrigan

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When I realized I was alive, it took time to process what had happened. The story of Lazarus became my story. The image of Lazarus stumbling forth out of the grave while shedding his burial cloths became my own image.

The Mathematics of Jesus Christ by Jim Reagan

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Feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and sheltering the homeless at a personal sacrifice is a cornerstone for “building a new society within the shell of the old” with “a philosophy that is so old that it looks like new.”

Under the Bond of Peace: A Pentecost Homily by Fr. Ryan Lerner

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We must pray for the Holy Spirit to come anew into our hearts and help us to embrace the dignity of every person regardless of their race, class, creed, tongue, or their country of origin.

Hitting Bottom by Paul Nyklicek

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We have a number of injuries that desperately still need healing: a history of racism, a patriarchy that still regards women as second-class citizens, a culture of hyper-individualism, and a destruction of nature in the name of civilization.

Parish Life in a Time of Pandemic by Gene Ciarlo

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One certainty has surfaced from this tragic event, and that is a rare, humble, but now frequently uttered admission from people in authority: We don’t know what the future holds.

I Believe That I Shall See the Good Things of the Lord in the Land of the Living by Fran Salone-Pelletier

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This is a costly freedom. This is a call to find ourselves in each other and see ourselves as each other. Humanity is us, so to speak.

Suffering unto God by Michael Ford

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During these anxious weeks, I have found myself becoming more attuned to beauty, the beauty of our created world and the beauty of our interpersonal relationships. Ironically, even though we have to keep further apart these days, everyone seems suddenly so much closer.

Staying Sane While Secluded by Rose Marie Dunphy

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While suffering marks our character, acts of kindness go a long way in making us whole. These are the moments our humanity can shine through and a new normal, one better than the one we left behind, can emerge.