February 26, 2021
Lent with St. Francis: Taming the Wolf
Jesus and Francis both know that often the evil that we see and hate in others reflects some shadowy part of our own attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors.
Letting Go
Sometimes we imagine life going a certain way for us. However, sometimes God has a different plan. Let go of the life you imagined for the life God has ready for you.
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What Is the Meaning of the Tau Cross?
Why do Franciscans so often wear a Tau cross or use it in their artwork? Also, compared to the crosses we usually see, why doesn’t it have a top part?
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The Light of Easter
As we travel the 40 days of Lent, we do so while keeping our gaze focused on the great light that is Christ's resurrection at Easter. The season of Lent offers us a perfect time for reflection—on both our everyday ...
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Faith and Frescoes: Celebrating Holy Women through Art
When COVID-19 prevented artist Mark Balma from traveling to Italy to paint frescoes of holy women, he devised a novel solution: Paint them in the United States and ship them there.
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Moving Mountains with Canned Goods
When a classmate challenged Blessed Frédéric Ozanam to put his faith into action in 1833, he took it to heart. Today his legacy lives on through this organization.
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The Sacred Silence of Lent
"Lent is not an intellectual exercise, but an affair of the heart," says this author. By centering ourselves in prayerful silence, we open ourselves up to a deeper engagement with this holy season.
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