Tag: empathy

Passaparola & Prayer 101825 Sat

Listening with care is how the heart learns the quiet language of God.

Listen with a Gentle Heart

Listening is an act of love. When we stop to hear another person, we make space for grace to move between us. It’s often in that quiet attention that God whispers something new. Each moment we truly listen prepares our hearts to recognize His voice everywhere.

Based on the Word of Life (March 2000) by Chiara Lubich

✝️ Prayer to Listen with Love

Lord, You hear what we can’t even say. We adore Your patience that never fades. Sometimes we rush through conversations, deaf to the hearts beside us. Thank You for still speaking through them. Teach us to listen with humility and let silence become a doorway to Your peace. Amen.

A prayer a day, keeps the soul from drifting away

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

The Gift of Having a Sister (Even When She’s Annoying)

Annoying at home, loyal outside—sisters carry a secret power that quietly shapes who you become.

Having a sister is like having your own mix of best friend and rival. She can make you smile one minute and make you mad the next.

Studies show that sisters help us grow in many ways. They teach us how to share, how to say sorry, and how to listen. Sometimes they tease, borrow your stuff without asking, or boss you around. It feels annoying—but it also teaches patience and understanding. Like arguing over who gets to use the tablet, or who gets the last sweet, creamy slice of egg pie on the table, those small moments secretly train you for bigger lessons in life.

But sisters are not just troublemakers. They are also safe to talk to when life feels heavy. They cheer you up when you’re sad and remind you that you’re not alone. Research also says kids with sisters often grow up more confident and caring, because they always have someone to practice kindness with.

That’s the secret of sisters: they can fight with you at home, but defend you in front of others. They can bug you every day, but still be the first one to comfort you. If you have a sister, treasure her—she’s already shaping you in ways you don’t even see.

All of that sounds real good… sigh …but I’ll never know. I don’t have a sister.

ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ