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    May 15, 20254

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    From doubting heart to loving servant: Watkins woman yearns to learn, teach and serve

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Focus on Faith. May 2, 2022

Jesus renews love for life, pope says

By Catholic News Service

Jesus “invites us to dive into the good without the fear of losing something, without calculating too much, without waiting for others to begin.”

Views. April 17, 2022

Christina Capecchi: When Catholic entrepreneurs take the leap

By The Central Minnesota Catholic

“I’ve had multiple experiences in my life of holding on to things that I think I need, or expecting things to go a certain way, and the Lord has had to take it all away to show me his plan clearly.”

Focus on Faith. February 1, 2022

Fight when treated unfairly, pope tells religious, consecrated women

By Catholic News Service

Pope Francis encouraged religious sisters and consecrated women to continue to show courage amid difficulties, even if it means pushing back against the church they serve faithfully.

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