Pray: God’s plan evident even in struggle

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We can find "thorny grace" in day-to-day difficulties

Listen again to a contemporary essay prayed using with the traditional monastic approach to lectio divina. Read how this author, and the podcast host, were inspired to find God’s grace in the great puzzle of life.

About the Text

Brian Doyle (1956-2017) described himself as “a story catcher” who wrote about spirituality, family, nature, and the human heart with a distinctive joyful style. He wrote over two dozen books, including novels and essay collections. Doyle was also the longtime editor of Portland, the University of Portland’s alumni magazine.

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