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Daniel Imwalle

Daniel Imwalle serves as the managing editor of St. Anthony Messenger. He also manages Franciscan Media's popular daily prayer resource, Pause+Pray. When he isn't busy catching stray commas, Daniel is probably writing and playing music. He and his wife, Belinda, make their home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sister Margaret Carney, OSF: A Lifetime of Footsteps on the Franciscan Way

Daniel Imwalle October 28, 2025

It’s not often, but occasionally, an interview subject comes back to the Followers of St. Francis column, well overdue for a follow-up conversation. In the case of Sister Margaret Carney, OSF—a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities—I noticed that she was last profiled in 1986. So much has happened in her life since then that I had to ask, “Sister, is it time for an update?”

Family Connections

Daniel Imwalle October 22, 2025

Family might mean different things to different people. You might have a “work family” or a “family of friends.” Take a moment to think of someone from one of these groups and let that person know who she or he is for you. They may be surprised and almost certainly delighted.

Who Is Your Neighbor?

Daniel Imwalle October 9, 2025

In these times of isolation and overdependence on technology for the purpose of communication, consider turning a stranger into a neighbor.

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Fostering Connection, Not Division

Daniel Imwalle September 27, 2025

Reflect Whether through social media or the news cycle, we’re constantly reminded of how little we have in common with each other, how entrenched we

Brother Clark Berge, SSF: Running with the Spirit of Francis

Daniel Imwalle September 23, 2025

Brother Clark Berge, SSF, has become accustomed to a certain amount of running in his life, both figuratively and literally, but there was a time when he would have preferred to stay still, avoid movement and change, and keep from rocking the boat too much.

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Finding Light in the Dark

Daniel Imwalle September 10, 2025

It’s a tad ironic how easy it is to be grateful for the positive, joyful moments in life, and yet our faith calls us to be thankful for everything—even the most difficult situations. Yes, even in the death of a loved one, we “celebrate” a funeral Mass.