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Consolation Doesn’t Always Feel Good: Gratitude in Difficult Moments

Consolation Doesn’t Always Feel Good: Gratitude in Difficult Moments

by Sean Barry, SJ | Nov 24, 2021 | Blogs, Faith & Family, Spirituality    ~ Approx. 3 mins

The days are steadily growing shorter.  The temperature is dropping, and people are starting to don hats and heavier coats.  Every year around Thanksgiving, I like to pray with the question, “What am I grateful for?” I think it’s a good question for everyone to pray...

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