May 25, 2025

Pope Francis waves

Dear Reader: God Speed, Pope Francis

Thank you, Pope Francis, for your service. We are better for it. 

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Pope Francis comforts a child

Pope Francis: A Pastor with the Smell of His Sheep 

During and after his election as pope in March 2013, he was a man of many firsts. 
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Why It’s So Hard to Forgive 

As Christians, forgiving others may be the toughest thing Jesus has asked us to do. The author challenges us to start small and gradually learn to turn those who have hurt us over to God. 
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mosaic of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Jesus’ Sacred Heart Connects Everything  

Jesus’ sense of “heart” leads him to embrace the cross, where his side was pierced. The blood and water that flowed out energize and support the missionary vocation of all baptized persons.
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When Your Prayers Feel Empty 

Many of us struggle with feeling disconnected from God at times. This author offers some helpful steps to enter God’s presence.  
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Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Contemplating the Nature of the Universe 

Arguably no Franciscan theologian has bridged science and religion quite like Sister Ilia Delio, OSF.  
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Let Us Pray: Living Hope 

In a world full of strife, where cynicism and distrust often walk together, it is no wonder the late Pope Francis summoned believers to become “pilgrims of hope.”
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