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  • Saint of the Day

Blessed John Duns Scotus

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  • Minute Meditations

God Is Always Good

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Find Your Joy

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  • Ask a Franciscan

Handling Post-Abortion Guilt

Features

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Are You a Good Listener? 

Michele Dunne and others

A Diplomat’s Journey to Activism 

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Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 

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Why It’s So Hard to Forgive 

News

Pope Leo XIV is seen speaking to journalists outside the Palazzo Barberini in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, in a screen shot from a video taken Nov. 4, 2025.

Pope answers questions about migrants, Venezuela, Rupnik trial

Pope Leo XIV, in a screen grab from a video recorded in the Villa Barberini at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, calls on Christian communities to support those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Pope’s prayer intention is for those struggling with suicidal thoughts

A woman holds a sign during "A Rally for SNAP" on the steps of the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston Oct. 28, 2025, ahead of the expected Nov. 1 suspension of SNAP food assistance benefits because of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

After judge’s order, Trump administration to issue partial SNAP payments

Mourners gather for the funeral of members of the Abu Dalal family in Nuseirat, in central Gaza Strip, Oct. 29, 2025, who were killed in an overnight Israeli strike on their home, according to medics. (OSV News photo/Mahmoud Issa, Reuters)

With Gaza situation fragile, Christian’s presence in Holy Land ‘threatened’

Commentary

Jesus said: Love the Poor

Dilexi te’s Urgent Plea: Risk the Poor or Lose Jesus

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We Are the Bricks of the Church 

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God Beyond Our Making: Atheism, Mysticism, and the Dark Night

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Blessed Mother & Lady Liberty: Finding Safe Harbor

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Follow Francis, Serve God 

Inspiration

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Listen: Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time

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Finding True Joy 

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Whispers of Prayer from St. Clare 

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Francis: A Natural Spiritual Genius

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Finding God on the Camino

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Dear Reader

‘We Happy Few’

Editorial

Opening Our Ears to Our Lady 

Feature

We Are the Bricks of the Church 

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St. Francis and Christmas: A Celebration of Love 

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Columns

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Communion of Saints: Deepening our Relationships with Those We’ve Lost

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I Walk the Line

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Living Hope 

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Praying with the Saints: All Are Welcome

Don Cheadle stars in a scene from the movie "Hotel Rwanda." The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo from United Artists) (Oct. 19, 2009) See MEDIA NOTEBOOK Oct. 19, 2009.

Hollywood and Holiness: How Film Can Be a Teacher

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Praying with the Saints: All Are Welcome

Don Cheadle stars in a scene from the movie "Hotel Rwanda." The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo from United Artists) (Oct. 19, 2009) See MEDIA NOTEBOOK Oct. 19, 2009.

Hollywood and Holiness: How Film Can Be a Teacher

A box of items sits ready for donation.

I Walk the Line

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Communion of Saints: Deepening our Relationships with Those We’ve Lost

Cuban artwork on a wall

Living Hope 

Profiles & Vocations

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Sister Margaret Carney, OSF: A Lifetime of Footsteps on the Franciscan Way 

Brother Clark Berge, SSF

Brother Clark Berge, SSF: Running with the Spirit of Francis 

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Teresa Redder, OFS: Secular Franciscan and Servant Leader

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Mark Anthony Zarate, OFM: Being One with the Poor in the Philippines

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Sister Kathy Warren, OSF: A Franciscan Journey of Renewal, Dialogue, and Service

Podcast

Episode 25

Ronald Rolheiser, OMI

A Spirituality of Aging and Letting Go
Episode 18

Maureen O'Brien

Listening, Following, Re-Discovering, Healing
Episode 6

Richard Rohr, OFM

Eager to Love
Episode 4

Ilia Delio, OSF

A Theology of the Future

Voices

Tyler Grudi, OFM

Online: Franciscan Spirit
Dilexi te’s Urgent Plea: Risk the Poor or Lose Jesus

Patricia Breen McNeil

Nov/Dec 2025 Issue
What Is Mine to Do? 

Susan Hines-Brigger

October 2025 Issue
Medicine of Mercy

Daniel Imwalle

September 2025 Cover
Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 

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Blessed John Duns Scotus

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God Is Always Good

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Find Your Joy

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Handling Post-Abortion Guilt

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