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Breath of the Spirit Reflection: A Faith That Pierces Our Hearts
December 28, 2023
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DignityUSA
As comes to a close todays reflection reminds us that authentic faith requires riskthe risk of change or forgiveness or of hearts open to those we see as other than ourselves And while there is no faith without risk neither is there love without hea

Breath of the Spirit Reflection: Promises in the Dark
December 20, 2023
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DignityUSA
St Paul tells us that Gods power is made perfect in weakness ( Corinthians ) but todays reflection reminds us that Gods power is also brought to perfection in waitingand that our waiting and our weakness are inextricably interwoven Indeed that inter

Vatican Saying Same-Sex Couples can be Blessed a Key Step Forward says DignityUSA
December 18, 2023
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DignityUSA
celebrating todays ouncement by the Vaticans Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that samesex couples can be blessed by priests as an important recognition that these relationships can be holy

Breath of the Spirit Reflection: From Acorn to Oak
December 13, 2023
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DignityUSA
Too often the authenticity of ones faith is confused for their adherence to accepted doctrine Todays reflection reminds us that we follow in the footsteps of our saints not when we are unswervingly loyal to the status quo but when we hold within ours

Breath of the Spirit Reflection: Vocal Training
December 6, 2023
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DignityUSA
St Francis of Assisi famously exhorted his community to preach constantly and when necessary use words Todays reflection offers us a similar challenge to both speak words of Loves presence and to become that loving presence to speak of justice and to

Breath of the Spirit Reflection: Queer Reassurance and Diligent Waiting During Advent
November 30, 2023
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DignityUSA
So often people assume the holidays will be joyful But for many especially our LGBTQIA+ siblings this is simply not the case This weeks readings invite us to begin diligent preparations for our celebration of Jesus birtha celebration in which all ar



Breath of the Spirit Reflection: Of Parables Wisdom and a Call to Discern
November 15, 2023
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DignityUSA
It is so tempting to look for the meaning in a Scriptural passage But todays reflection reminds us that Jesuss parables are not intended to offer easy solutions so much as upend them We are invited to discern what meaning todays Parable of the Talent