Hearts not Hoards
Ela Milewska
August 3, 2025
The Gospel today reminds us of a deeper truth: We are not defined by our possessions, but by the One who possesses us.
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Ela Milewska
Ela Milewska has ministered in a variety of environments, from a small community in West Virginia to a department in the Archdiocese of New York. She has trained youth ministry and catechetical leaders, catechists, and educators across the United States and internationally. She also serves as a consultant for the U.S. bishop’s committee on evangelization and catechesis. She is the director of Franciscan Media.
Choosing Joy Everyday
Ela Milewska
July 31, 2025
Joy isn’t a naïve denial of life’s struggles—it’s a choice we make to root ourselves in God’s enduring love. Some days it’s a dance party in the kitchen; other days it’s a whispered “thank you” through tears.
Friends of the Heart
Ela Milewska
July 6, 2025
Friendship is one of God’s most tender gifts—a reminder that we’re not meant to walk this road alone.
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Ela Milewska
June 27, 2025
The Sacred Heart of Jesus isn’t just a symbol—it’s the real, beating center of divine love. It’s a heart that breaks with ours, laughs with us, and never grows cold.
Feast of Corpus Christi
Ela Milewska
June 22, 2025
The body of Christ—it’s not just what we receive in the Eucharist; it’s who we are, together.
St. Anthony, Help Me Find…
Ela Milewska
June 13, 2025
We often call on St. Anthony when something is lost—but he was much more than a holy lost-and-found.
The Day the Church Caught Fire
Ela Milewska
June 8, 2025
Pentecost: the day the Church caught fire—literally and figuratively. Tongues of flame, a rushing wind, and suddenly a band of bewildered disciples became bold proclaimers of the Gospel.