"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning." -Lamentations …
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A Good Friday Meditation: Could Peter Forgive Himself?
"Guilt and responsibility are mutually exclusive. Guilt holds onto the wound and so prevents it from healing. Responsibility is …
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Spy Wednesday
"So, today, on Spy Wednesday, take a moment and look behind you. See how God has already been faithful to you, even when, like …
Father Forgive Them: A Good Friday Meditation
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 The Passion on Film I don't like Jesus movies. Even …
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Spiritual Direction: Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Building Faith is devoted to faith formation for all ages. For adults, a key opportunity is spiritual direction. It is available …
Reflection: Moment to Moment in the Arms of the Church
Children are energetic, sometimes more than others, and last Sunday in church was no exception. They have a way of worshiping that …
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A Reflection: What Happened?
"I understand that there is evil in the world. I also know about mental illness. I am not naïve or ignorant. But really, what …
8 Ways to Live the Great Fifty Days of Easter
"Let’s celebrate this glorious time in our liturgical year. Soon enough we will be back to Ordinary Time. Don’t forebode joy! …
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Lenten Reflection: How am I Tempted?
"I am wondering, what tempts me in the very private places of my heart? If I were honest about the ways the devil has a hold of …
Reflection: Why I Still Belong to a Church
I have almost given up on church multiple times. Once, when I was fourteen, my mother was accused of some horrible things by the …
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Reflection: Nipping Toward Advent
Bailey nips at me every morning when I scratch him. He is excited about our morning time together, so eager and present. His …
Impressed: How to Express your Church’s Values
"It takes courage, I think, for a community to come to a publishable consensus for the above three headings... Would your church …
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