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.
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Christopher Heffron
Christopher Heffron is the editorial director at Franciscan Media.
Fear Is My Teacher
Christopher Heffron
September 2, 2021
To be alive in this century is to understand fear. But God is always with us.
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.
10 Things to Know about Islam
Christopher Heffron
August 24, 2021
The Muslim religion is mistrusted by some and misunderstood by many. Here are 10 of Islam’s most fundamental beliefs.
To Self-Forgive, Divine
Christopher Heffron
August 21, 2021
We’re taught to forgive when we are wronged, to turn the other cheek. Sometimes it’s even more difficult to forgive ourselves.
Roamin’ Catholic: Always a Pilgrim
Christopher Heffron
August 6, 2021
Wandering the streets of Rome, the Franciscan spirit is alive. It breathes. We pilgrims inhale deeply.
Praying through My Pain
Christopher Heffron
August 2, 2021
Emotional and physical pain are parts of life, but that doesn’t make them easy to endure. Sometimes prayer is the best medicine.