Beginning Lent

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As we move into the Lenten season, we often take on different practices to help us grow in our relationship with God. The church calls us to three ancient spiritual practices: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The three of course are inter-related but it's helpful to move into this season with an awareness of how we might embrace each one. Here are some thoughts as I reflect on my own Lenten journey ...

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Daily discernment

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Discernment shouldn’t be a Special Occasion. We can all listen for God’s voice in our daily activities—with remarkable results.

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Dragging people to prayer, really?

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In this LOL Random Nun Clip, we talk about an "innovative" prayer concept for resolving conflict: dragging people to Jesus for prayer. Hear the full podcast at AS150.

Finding God in the midst of suffering

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Why does a loving God allow suffering? The Nuns address this eternal question.

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Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart

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Catch all the action from our trip to Frankfort, Illinois—travel journal, photos, podcast, and more—here on the Motherhouse Road Trip travel page!

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