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Scripture for Life: Remembering Paul's message that no gift is lesser or unnecessary, we can ask the Spirit how to use those gifts for the good of all.

Scripture for Life: In this Jubilee Year, we are invited to be pilgrims of hope. Our hour has come. 

Christine Schenk reflects on the "prophetic and consequential" presidency of Jimmy Carter.

Any kind of cards — birthday cards, get well cards, welcome home cards, Christmas cards — are not only "nice"; they are a ritual of ongoing humanity in a world that is dispersing itself out of touch everywhere.

In my work for ecology in my religious community, I can become depressed and want to give up. Why fight a losing battle? But to a small degree, we are acting with hope for creation, and we have seen some progress.

Scripture for Life: Baptism is supposed to make us eccentric like Jesus, people who get noticed because their behavior falls outside the "norm."

Scripture for Life: The pilgrim Magi remind us that we too are invited to be humble enough to see something new. They help us realize that there is always more to discover in God's mysteries. 

Scripture for Life: As members of the Divine One's family, we are called to learn the way of love.