International Translation Day 2021: Honoring the Work of Bible Translators
On International Translation Day we pay tribute to the work of translators who play a significant role in breaking down barriers and bringing people together. It is celebrated each year on September 30, on the feast day of St. Jerome, the Bible translator, who is considered the patron saint of translators. St. Jerome is known for translating the Bible into…
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“Lord, please give her an amazing experience of you.” This had been my recurring prayer for a friend who had grown up in the faith but had lost the fire. She still believed in God but wasn’t so sure about Jesus and had drifted away from the church. Maybe you have found, as I have, that we are often the…
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Sitting next to your father’s bedside, you smile warmly. But beneath your expression, you’re hurting. For nearly a year, he has received treatment for an illness that won’t seem to pass. You love him dearly—but as his primary caretaker, you’re running out of energy. To lighten the load, you ask a friend to freeze meals and a sibling to make…
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As a child, I feared flat tires. Every time I rode in the car and felt a bump or a jolt, I wondered if I would be stranded on the side of the road, waiting for help. Eventually, I outgrew my fear, though I can vividly remember the anxiety that accompanied everyday travel. Today, I don’t fear flat tires. I…
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It is difficult to have a conversation with someone without listening. Don’t get me wrong—talking is important, too. Talking enables us to express our feelings and process our thoughts. But if we never listen, we miss out on the wealth of knowledge, insights and truth offered through another person. Most importantly, we miss out on the intimacy of knowing the…
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The Family Fully Alive: A Pilgrimage in My City
It felt like a pilgrimage. On Saturday afternoon I left my apartment and immediately joined people from all over the world making their way through the city. Streets were barricaded, soldiers in camouflage stood guard on corners, and volunteers directed crowds. I followed the path set out for me—down cobblestoned side streets, under a bridge, and past the smooth notes…
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“When I move, it will all be different,” I heard my friend say. Hoping to leave her hurt behind in Pennsylvania, she packed her bags for sunny Florida. But I knew even a new home couldn’t solve all her problems. Can you relate to my friend? In your current circumstances, life feels empty. You begin to consider all the changes…
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