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 Prayer Tool : Lectio Divina
Video and transcript with Becky Eldridge 

Longer, more detailed explanation: 
During his pontificate, Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of a closer relationship with Jesus. In this short reflection, the practice of Lectio Divina is suggested as one of the ways in which to grow in our relationship with Jesus. ​
​Video for Pope’s January prayer intention:

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This month’s Faith Formation gathering was entitled “Holy Families, Imperfect Families.” While we focused on the family of Jesus as a model for our own families, we were reminded that “family” is a broad term. Pope Francis discusses this in his apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), which focuses on the pastoral care of families.  Families -- households -- come in all shapes and sizes. Here are two pertinent articles. One discusses the role of single adults in the Church, as well as the Church itself as a “family of families.” ​The other discusses many of the different ways families can live out the call to holiness in their everyday lives.
We continue our journey through the Cycle B readings this liturgical year. Cycle B features the Gospel of Mark, the shortest of the four. It is supplemented with readings from the Gospel of John. If you haven’t had a chance yet to read Mark’s gospel in its entirety, maybe now is the time. For a little video preview of this fast-paced gospel, click here: ​