January 21, 2022

The Power of Listening

Kyle Kramer January 21, 2022

To love is to make room—in your head, your heart, and your life—for those conversations that matter most.

Riverbank of Love

Maureen O'Brien January 21, 2022

Sleep is restorative when we get enough of it. But unfortunately, so often we don’t get the nightly rest we need.

Praying Quickly or Slowly?

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 21, 2022

Does the speed of praying make a difference?

Giving a Saint’s Name at Baptism

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 21, 2022

Is this required? Some Christians have first names that are not those of a saint or a variant on a saint’s name.

Pope Francis gives a talk at the Vatican

Preparing for the 2023 World Synod of Bishops

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 21, 2022

Can you recommend a book describing what Vatican II was all about? Something in plain English without interpretation by the author?

Munich abuse report incriminates retired pope

OSV News January 21, 2022

A law firm's report on how abuse cases were handled in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising incriminated retired Pope Benedict XVI, with lawyers accusing him of misconduct in four cases during his tenure as Munich archbishop.

Saint Agnes

Franciscan Media January 21

Like other young martyrs, the death of Saint Agnes reminds us that length of years is not a requirement for a holy life. Little is known about Saint Agnes other than that she was a martyr.