Franciscan Media

October 15, 2025

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Wise Words from Teresa of Avila

October 15, 2025

Perhaps Saint Teresa of Avila’s greatest gift to busy people is the truth that ordinary life and holiness are not in conflict.

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Navigating Distress and Regret

October 15, 2025
How many times do we find ourselves haunted by a mistake or a poor choice, wincing at the sting of regret?
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A tapestry depicting St. Carlo Acutis hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Mass for his canonization at the Vatican Sept. 7, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Monastery where Carlo Acutis received first Communion in ruins after fire

October 15, 2025
A 17th-century monastery in northern Italy where recently canonized St. Carlo Acutis received his first Communion was in ruins after a massive fire ravaged the historic building.
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Tell Me about Indulgences

October 15, 2025
What is the basis of the Church’s authority to grant indulgences? Our Lord did not mention indulgences specifically to my knowledge.
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