September 2022

The Prayers of Padre Pio

Fr. Francesco Napolitano September 21, 2022

There can be no doubt that Padre Pio dedicated his life to prayer and suffering.

Notes from a Friar: God’s Love Is Always

Jeremy Harrington, OFM September 21, 2022

In reviewing my life, I saw that God was with me every step.

Lead Me, Guide Me

Clifford Hennings, OFM September 21, 2022

Knowing the right thing to do isn’t necessarily easy. Yet when we find there are many good options or only bad ones, we can always turn to the Holy Spirit for guidance.

Three kids smiling at Texas Sacred Heart Catholic School

School in the Age of COVID-19 and Gun Violence

Lindsey Archdeacon September 21, 2022

SHORTLY AFTER MOST PARENTS breathed a collective sigh of relief due to the waning concerns of COVID-19 and the numerous challenges it caused with schooling for nearly two years, they were faced with another frightening situation. Every parent’s worst nightmare ...

Bilingual Mass in LA celebrates immigrants, immigrant spirit in U.S.

OSV News September 21, 2022

Catholics from the Los Angeles Archdiocese and the San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego dioceses came together for a bilingual Mass Sept. 18 to celebrate "the immigrant spirit in the United States."

Saint Matthew

Franciscan Media September 21

Saint Matthew was a Jew who worked for the Romans as a tax collector. His fellow Jews considered him a traitor and resented him. The Pharisees viewed him, and all tax collectors, as sinners. So it was a real shock ...