Be Patient, Be Prayerful
Christopher Heffron
April 14, 2021
Even while the world is at a standstill, our minds can race. But it’s in the quieter moments where we find the space to breathe—and pray.
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Christopher Heffron
Christopher Heffron is the editorial director at Franciscan Media.
Dear Reader: Thank You, Maureen
Christopher Heffron
April 9, 2021
Three years ago, Franciscan Media offered a seven-day blog and video series on the Virgin Mary.
We Are One Family
Christopher Heffron
April 6, 2021
COVID-19 has splintered our human family. But Pope Francis has words of wisdom for us to savor.
Following Saint Francis
Christopher Heffron
March 30, 2021
Saint Francis of Assisi was born into privilege and gave it up to embrace simplicity and poverty. In this era of opulence, could you do the same?
Praying with Bakhita
Christopher Heffron
February 8, 2021
St. Josephine Bakhita forgave her enslavers because she understood something they could not: Love will always conquer hatred.
Light to My Path
Christopher Heffron
February 2, 2021
We are told as children not to be afraid of the dark. As we grow in age and wisdom, however, we understand that terrible things lurk in dark corners.
Dear Reader: Let Us Pray
Christopher Heffron
January 29, 2021
When asked once how important prayer is in our daily lives, Pope Francis’ message was short but emphatic: “How powerful it is! May we never lose the courage to say, ‘Lord, give us your peace.’ “