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The Heiress Who Traded High Society for a Habit
Eleven months after she first set foot in San Giovanni Rotondo, Mary Pyle paused to write a note in her little diary. The words she penned on August 22, 1924, revealed the deep...
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Leadership Begins Within – Spiritual Media Blog
By Hilda Koch, PA-C, author of “Leadership: The Paradox of Surrender”
I thought I was searching for a better way to lead...
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Social Awareness & Relationship Skills: Loving Our Neighbor Well
This is part 6 of a series. Read part 5 here, or start with part 1.Social awareness and relationship skills are where emotional intelligence becomes visibly “Christian.” Many of us can be patient when we...
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Mercury Rx in Cancer, Why This One Feels So Different
When people hear Mercury retrograde, they usually think of broken phones, delayed flights, missed emails, and crossed wires. Those themes are still part of the story, but Mercury Retrograde in Cancer belongs to...
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How Paul Turned a Roman Trial Into a Mission Field
Paul’s speech before Festus and King Agrippa provided the opportunity for a new autobiographical summary, adapted—as the previous one (Acts 22:3–21)—to the particular circumstances of time and place. Each of these speeches shows...
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Silence as Listening – Spiritual Direction
In the Christian understanding of prayer, silence is synonymous with listening. A quiet mind, a sense of peace in one’s heart or a general calm throughout one’s being are beautiful gifts that may...
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Imitating Mary, Part 2: Amiability
Read part 1 here.Meaning and Importance of AmiabilityWhat’s your perception of Mary? What do you imagine she is like? I hope the word ‘loving’ came to your mind in some way. Who doesn’t...
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The God Who is a Blazing Furnace
When I was growing up, every 4th of July was a great celebration. We often marked Independence Day by inviting friends over to our house. We would feast on the buffet of delights...
