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Archives for April 2012

Nah, I don’t really need to pray.

By Jared Dees

Or “I already prayed today.” Or “I pray in the mornings and at night. Praying again isn’t necessary.” These are the thoughts that pop into our heads. I know because I think them sometimes. From just a moment ago: “I spent ten minutes praying the examen this morning, do I really need to pray it…

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April 28, 2012 Filed Under: On Spirituality, Prayer, When

A Runner’s Lectio Divina

By Jared Dees

The season of Easter is also the season of running. Each weekend during the Spring, marathon runners take to the streets prove to themselves they can run the race. Even the Boston Marathon, which occurs on the third Monday of April each year, often falls near Easter. Easter is a perfect time to connect the…

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April 17, 2012 Filed Under: Catholic Prayers, Everyday Prayers, Prayer, What Tagged With: easter

Book Review: Zen to Done (ZTD)

By Jared Dees

I am a huge fan of the Getting Things Done (GTD) productivity system based on a book by David Allen. It has probably been two years since I first read the book and began implementing the system myself. It is intentionally something that is meant to be adapted for each person, but the main principles…

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April 2, 2012 Filed Under: Meaningful Work, Productivity

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, Praying the Angelus, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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