Category Archives: encounter Father, Son and Spirit

Seven Reasons to Hope from Pope Francis

Posted on June 15, 2020 by the Bouchers

“It’s enough to discourage a Saint,” Therese’s grandmother would say when things weren’t going well. You and I might be tempted to say something similar in the face of widespread protests over racial injustices and police brutality; as well as … Continue reading →

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Jesus Dispels Worry and Darkness

Posted on March 10, 2020 by the Bouchers

St. Francis de Sales (France, 1567 – 1622) taught that “Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul except sin. God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.” For some of us, this directive sounds … Continue reading →

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My Soul Sings

Posted on January 16, 2020 by the Bouchers

Do you sing in the shower or in your car? Do you hum or whistle? Do you have a playlist of over one hundred songs, or multiple playlists? Music is all around us: in stores, in elevators, at doctor’s offices… … Continue reading →

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