October 19, 2023

Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza

OSV News October 19, 2023

Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world Oct. 27.

Sprinkles of Joy

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD October 19, 2023

Reflect One of my nightly rituals is checking my email to find messages from my husband, their subject lines indicating they’re from our online local newspaper. They’re his favorite comics from that morning’s read, ones he’s carefully curated: Zits, Peanuts, ...

Living the Gospel Life

Ilia Delio, OSF October 19, 2023

Franciscan prayer begins with encountering the God of overflowing love in the person of Jesus Christ and ends with embodying that love in one’s own life.

Woman holds a heart | Photo by Bart LaRue on Unsplash

Three Minutes with God: Love Eternal

Monsignor Frank Bognanno October 19, 2023

If I feel like criticizing someone, that person probably needs my help, my love, and maybe my prayer.

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