Dear Reader: Ashes to Ashes
Lent is a season of solemn travel—toward God and with God. We at Franciscan Media are with you on the journey.
St. Francis de Sales: Champion of Prayer
As a prayer coach, St. Francis de Sales encourages us to jump in and swim in the grace of God.
Center for Action and Contemplation
Founded by Franciscan Richard Rohr, this center helps people unpack the tradition of Christian contemplation and put it into action.
Hidden Treasures: An Ash Wednesday Journey
The Lenten cross on her forehead reminds this author of the impermanence of our lives and the treasure that awaits.
Wisdom Comes From Age
Reflect Our elders have important wisdom to offer us, but many are suffering as well. Let us pray for the elderly people we know that we may receive their gifts and alleviate their burdens. Pray O God Eternal, may my …
Vatican funding for charitable works totals $10.7 million in 2022; $2.2 million alone goes to needs in Ukraine
KRAKOW, Poland (OSV News) — It was a sunny day in Rome Jan. 13 when a truck was fully loaded with supplies. Thermal clothing, power generators and food were put inside with the help of a papal official: Cardinal Konrad …