March 11, 2025

St. Hildegard of Bingen is depicted in an icon by Augustinian Father Richard G. Cannuli. (OSV News photo/courtesy of Father Richard Cannuli)

Joan Chittister, OSB, on Hildegard of Bingen

Alicia von Stamwitz March 11, 2025

This Benedictine has been called brilliant and fearless. Sister Joan explains why.

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St. Peter’s Regret: A Lesson for Us All

Jim Van Vurst, OFM March 11, 2025

Jesus showed his friend the way from regret to healing. He can do the same for us.

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Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, is seen on a video screen leading the rosary for Pope Francis at the Vatican March 10, 2025.

Pope out of danger but to remain in hospital

OSV News March 11, 2025

Pope Francis is no longer considered in imminent danger from his lung infection, but he will remain in Rome's Gemelli hospital for several more days to continue receiving medical treatment, the Vatican said.

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Stars in the Night Sky

Joseph Grant March 11, 2025

The stiller you become, the clearer will your reflection be.

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The Struggle to Surrender

Stephen Copeland March 11, 2025

When we do not surrender, it is easy for our identities to become attached to our own perceived ideals of how we think our lives should unfold.

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Lent with Padre Pio: First Tuesday

Franciscan Media March 11, 2025

Each of us have had periods where our faith is shaken and not as strong as we want it to be. Given all that is going on in the Church these days, it is certainly understandable.

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