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I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love. — Linus Van Pelt, “Peanuts”

Daily Jolt December 11, 2015

Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life. … You’re cheating yourself if you refuse to enjoy what’s coming. — Nicholas Sparks

Make a note of all the good things that will happen between now and Christmas. Think of what you have to look forward to even…

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. — Peg Bracken, humorist, cookbook author

Think of at least one person to whom you can give the gift of your time this Christmas.

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Offered to Pray for Someone? 5 Fresh Ways to Stick to Your Word

We were sitting in the shade at a playground watching our preschoolers dash from slide to slide when my best friend turned to me and…

Mass

Children and the Church: Recognizing the Welcome

My husband is in the Army Reserve, which means that, coupled with his civilian work schedule, he is gone at least one weekend a month.…

Social Teaching

Catholic Social Teaching in Action: How to Follow in the Footsteps of Holy Men and Women

Often referred to as “the best-kept secret of the Church,” Catholic Social Teaching is central to our Christian faith, representing as it does our collective…

You sit on a throne of lies! — Buddy the Elf to “Santa”

Buddy the Elf exemplifies innocence, joy, and honesty. Strive for honesty and be the best version of yourself today. (But maybe without tackling a fake…

Love is divine only and difficult always. If you think it is easy you are a fool. If you think it is natural you are blind. It is a learned application without reason or motive except that it is God. — Toni Morrison

Love someone who is difficult to love today by sharing a conversation or a coffee with them.

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