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When spiritual communities lose their guiding presence

Our spiritual director died unexpectedly and our small faith-sharing group is trying to decide whether to continue meeting, but we're realizing that what held us together was partly her presence and partly a shared understanding that we're not sure we actually have without her guidance.

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The death of a spiritual leader reveals both the strength and fragility of the community they helped create.

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