Patience and Grace
Christopher Heffron
December 14, 2021
Advent is a time to wait in hope for the birth of Jesus. It requires patience on our part—and therein lies the struggle for many. God loves you in spite of it.
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Christopher Heffron
Christopher Heffron is the editorial director at Franciscan Media.
A Soundless Space
Christopher Heffron
December 12, 2021
The joyful season of Christmas is often so stressful that it can rob us, ironically, of our joy.
Praying for Our Families
Christopher Heffron
November 26, 2021
Family can encompass friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Sometimes a kind word is all that’s required to strengthen family bonds.
Saints at the Dinner Table
Christopher Heffron
November 22, 2021
Amy Heyd spoke with Franciscan Media about food, faith, and family gatherings during the holidays.
God’s Song
Christopher Heffron
October 25, 2021
It’s hard to appreciate the natural world from inside. If you can, take a walk and immerse yourself in the wonders of our planet. You’ll find God there.
Saints Be Praised!
Christopher Heffron
October 25, 2021
This month, to commemorate the feast of All Saints, we are offering a lineup of articles that acknowledge and celebrate a handful of saints and blesseds.
American Exile on PBS
Christopher Heffron
October 14, 2021
American Exile, a blistering documentary, tells the story of two brothers, Vietnam veterans Manuel and Valente Valenzuela: Mexican by birth, American to their very core.