The Other Mary
Christopher Heffron
March 24, 2025
Mary Magdalene was complicated, brave, loyal, filled with love, and prone to sin. In short: She was human.
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Christopher Heffron is the editorial director at Franciscan Media.
Dear Carlo Acutis…
Christopher Heffron
March 23, 2025
What would a member of Generation say to Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint? What could they possibly have in common?
Holy Waters
Christopher Heffron
February 22, 2025
The busyness and distractions of everyday life can damage our souls. But God’s grace is like a rain that nourishes a thirsty earth.
Flawed and Forgiven
Christopher Heffron
February 10, 2025
St. John Bosco once said, “Enjoy yourself as much as you like if only you keep from sin.” In this modern age of moral pitfalls, that can be a tall ask! But God loves us in spite of our sins.
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Christopher Heffron
January 24, 2025
If pressed, it would be impossible for me to pick a particular text or tome from Friar Murray Bodo that I value most.
High Hopes for the Jubilee
Christopher Heffron
January 24, 2025
A survey of the news hardly inspires hope. Pope Francis and his theme for the Jubilee is a remedy.
Take Time to Be Quiet
Christopher Heffron
December 18, 2024
Too often we spend the season of Advent rushing, wrapping, planning, and budgeting. But we’re missing the point.