January 2022

Hidden Blessings of COVID-19

Susan H. Swetnam January 24, 2022

“All manner of things shall be well.” Julian of Norwich’s words and the example of the hermit saints can help us embrace solitude as an opportunity to grow closer to God.

The Hard Work of Lent

Christopher Heffron January 23, 2022

While being angry may not be the ideal frame of mind when starting the season of Lent, these three quotations help me find a measure of peace.

Saint Marianne Cope

Franciscan Media January 23

Born in Germany, Saint Marianne Cope’s family soon moved to Utica, NY. In 1862 she entered the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis where she served as superior for a number of years.

Prayer as an Act of Solidarity

Bruce Epperly January 22, 2022

Prayer is grounded in the profound interdependence of life. Our prayers of gratitude remind us that no one is self-sufficient.

Shards of Light

Theresa Doyle-Nelson January 22, 2022

“Though I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light.”—Micah 7:8b. I love that the prophet Micah’s memorial is on December 21—the day of the year with the least amount of sunlight.

Very little is known about Saint Vincent of Zaragossa other than some details about his martyrdom. We know that he was a deacon and that a large devoted following survived his death. Most of what we know comes from the ...