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Waarom Volharden We?

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United States
Gestart April 02, 2026

Why Do We Persevere? When we ask for Mary to guide us, we should be prepared. The journey might be inconvenient, rainy, freezing cold, dangerous. Sometimes Mary brings us to the foot of the cross, sometimes to the gates of ICE detention. I pray the rosary at my parish on Tuesday mornings with a remarkable group of women. We convened fifteen years ago—young, weary, overworked moms, desperate for community and support. Most of us thought the rosary was for old ladies. Now, I’m pretty sure we ar...

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Why Do We Persevere?

Commonweal (United States) | Apr 01, 2026

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 02, 2026
Gemeenschappelijke gebedgroepen zoals het rozenkransgebed kunnen banden tussen deelnemers versterken, maar zij kunnen ook verouderde opvattingen over spiritualiteit in stand houden.
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Community prayer groups like the rosary can strengthen bonds among participants, but they may also perpetuate outdated views on spirituality.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 02, 2026
Doorzettingsvermogen door gebed kan individuen in staat stellen zich in te zetten voor gerechtigheid, vooral wanneer zij zich geconfronteerd zien met systemische problemen zoals ICE-detentie.
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Perseverance through prayer can empower individuals to advocate for justice, especially in the face of systemic issues like ICE detention.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 02, 2026
Het vragen van Maria om begeleiding in moeilijke situaties kan individuen ertoe brengen zich met oncomfortabele waarheden over geloof en doorzettingsvermogen uit te stellen.
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Asking Mary for guidance in difficult situations can lead individuals to confront uncomfortable truths about faith and perseverance.

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CLAIM Geplaatst door will Apr 02, 2026
Het bidden van het rozenkransgebed bevordert gemeenschapszin en veerkracht onder vrouwen en biedt vitale emotionele steun in moeilijke tijden.
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The act of praying the rosary fosters community and resilience among women, providing vital emotional support in challenging times.

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De verwachting dat gebed tot troost zal leiden ondermijnt de werkelijkheid dat geloof ons vaak dwingt ons aan moeilijkheden en lijden bloot te stellen.
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The expectation that prayer will lead to comfort undermines the reality that faith often requires us to face hardship and suffering.

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