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.
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Christopher Heffron is the editorial director at Franciscan Media.
Dear Reader: 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.
Praying for Our Siblings
Christopher Heffron
October 12, 2021
While it’s not always a symbiotic relationship, our sisters and brothers bring a sense of humor and history to our days, regardless of our age.
St. Anthony, Finder of Joy
Christopher Heffron
September 29, 2021
St. Anthony of Padua is known as the finder of lost objects. He can also help us find the intangibles—such as joy.
Search for the Light
Christopher Heffron
September 3, 2021
Given the state of the world, it’s easy to be mired in grief. But lightness and grace surround us. We just have to look for them.
Dear Reader: After the Storm
Christopher Heffron
August 26, 2021
Thank God for Pope Francis. I don’t think another pontiff could have helped us weather the COVID-19 storm any better.