Just before Christmas, the Catholic and Lutheran bishops of Minnesota issued a joint letter in support of refugees, urging prayers and protection for them.

To you, O God, I entrust my sorrow, my fears, my anguish, as well as the people, the flora and fauna, the land of Australia.

We are never more ourselves than when we express ourselves.

If you have time today, why not do an annual “examen”?

“Let us join hands and pray as the Lord taught us.” That sentence should not cause me dread—but it does.