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Learning to lay it down and let it go
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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Years ago, during a specific season of anxiety and other struggles, I sought out the grace of God by going to confession. There, I told the priest the many worries I had in my heart. Little did he know that what he told me during that confession would influence me almost every day thereafter. He said, “Ask the Holy Spirit for strength and courage.” I knew I needed courage. I didn’t feel strong or confident about the challenge I was facing. While I knew God was in control, I wasn’t sure about the details.
Sometimes, we try as hard as possible to keep holding on to whatever we are facing instead of surrendering and letting go. We might know we need to surrender, but we don’t know how.
In our world, there are many concerns around us. What is happening in our country? Will we have another pandemic? Will we go to war? Will our Church survive with discord, strife and corruption? There’s only one way to survive these days of uncertainty. We need to pray, trust in God, and lay it down and let it go!
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Sometimes, we try as hard as possible to keep holding on to whatever we are facing instead of surrendering and letting go. We might know we need to surrender, but we don’t know how.
In our world, there are many concerns around us. What is happening in our country? Will we have another pandemic? Will we go to war? Will our Church survive with discord, strife and corruption? There’s only one way to survive these days of uncertainty. We need to pray, trust in God, and lay it down and let it go!
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Learning to lay it down and let it go
Find strength and peace in letting things go to God through prayer, trust, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in times of struggle.
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Distracted during prayer? Here are 5 tips to help you focus
- By Michie
- One Bread, One Body - Catholic
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On an average college day, I was in my dorm room praying a Rosary with a few friends when I realized my mind had been wandering for the entire first decade. I always find it more difficult to pray with a group of people because it feels louder and it’s harder to focus, but I am aware of the benefits of praying with friends, as well.
I quickly attempted to refocus myself before we began the next Sorrowful Mystery. Instinctively, I sat up a little straighter, adjusted my fingers to the correct rosary bead, and turned my gaze to the little crucifix hanging on the opposite wall above my bed.
These little motions help. It is so habitual and instinctual to adjust our posture and gaze when trying to concentrate, whether in prayer or while studying. But why does this work?
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I quickly attempted to refocus myself before we began the next Sorrowful Mystery. Instinctively, I sat up a little straighter, adjusted my fingers to the correct rosary bead, and turned my gaze to the little crucifix hanging on the opposite wall above my bed.
These little motions help. It is so habitual and instinctual to adjust our posture and gaze when trying to concentrate, whether in prayer or while studying. But why does this work?
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Distracted during prayer? Here are 5 tips to help you focus
Discover how engaging your senses during prayer — sight, sound, smell, touch and taste — can deepen your focus and devotion this Lent.
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Seattle-area 'Coffee with a Cop' event canceled after shop owner's Christian views attract LGBTQ backlash
- By Michie
Seattle coffee shop owner who had city event canceled by LGBTQ backlash defends his faith
Seattle-area coffee shop owner and pastor Keith Carpenter spoke out after the town of Shoreline abruptly canceled an event after online criticism over his beliefs.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett prompts outrage for mocking disabled Texas Gov. Abbott: 'Hot Wheels'
- By Michie
- General Politics
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Rep Jasmine Crockett refuses to apologize for 'Gov Hot Wheels' comment
Rep. Jasmine Crockett stormed away from an interview with FOX Business after being asked about calling Gov. Greg Abbott "Governor Hot Wheels."
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13-year-old cancer survivor Trump made honorary Secret Service agent reports for duty
- By Michie
Following the graduation of U.S. Secret Service Training Class 445, DHS Sec. Kristi Noem introduced the youngest member, DJ Daniel. Credit: @Sec_Noem/X
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DHS Sec. Kristi Noem introduces youngest member of US Secret Service | Fox News Video
Following the graduation of U.S. Secret Service Training Class 445, DHS Sec. Kristi Noem introduced the youngest member, DJ Daniel. Credit: @Sec_Noem/X
Senators come together in rare show of bipartisanship — and Dems aren't happy
- By Michie
- General Politics
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Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman will host their first joint public event in Pittsburgh this Saturday, but not everyone is pleased with the Democratic senator's bipartisan show of support for his Republican colleagues' new book.
An activist group, Mondays Without McCormick Pittsburgh, is planning a protest with Indivisible Pittsburgh this Saturday, urging both Pennsylvania senators to listen to their concerned constituents and host a town hall.
Meanwhile, Fetterman's 2022 Democratic primary contender, former Rep. Conor Lamb, piled on the accusations against the Democratic senator in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer, questioning where Fetterman has been during President Donald Trump's second term.
"And that’s John Fetterman’s job. He should be not only speaking out, he should be listening to people, and instead, it sounds like he’s going to be listening to Dave McCormick and cheering on Dave McCormick’s book signing," Lamb said.
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An activist group, Mondays Without McCormick Pittsburgh, is planning a protest with Indivisible Pittsburgh this Saturday, urging both Pennsylvania senators to listen to their concerned constituents and host a town hall.
Meanwhile, Fetterman's 2022 Democratic primary contender, former Rep. Conor Lamb, piled on the accusations against the Democratic senator in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer, questioning where Fetterman has been during President Donald Trump's second term.
"And that’s John Fetterman’s job. He should be not only speaking out, he should be listening to people, and instead, it sounds like he’s going to be listening to Dave McCormick and cheering on Dave McCormick’s book signing," Lamb said.
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Swing state senators come together in rare show of bipartisanship, Dems aren't happy about it
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman will host their first joint public event in Pittsburgh this Saturday.
More Parents Vaccinating Kids for Measles
- By Stephen3141
- Current News & Events (Articles Required)
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Measles vaccination rates may be lower than thought, risking U.S.' 'elimination status'
Researchers say that rates may be as low as 71% in younger children, well below the threshold needed for herd immunity.
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Vaccination rates for kids, may be over-estimated. The actual rate
may be around 71%, which is far too low to create "herd immunity"
among the U.S. population.
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