‘I Am with You’
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
January 4, 2026
When we are fearful, we need to trust in God’s loving presence and power to help. He cares!
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Monsignor Frank Bognanno
Monsignor Frank Bognanno, a retired priest in the Diocese of Des Moines, has faithfully served the Church for fifty-six years. He is the founder of the Emmaus Spirituality Program for Priests, author of Contemplating Priestly Spirituality, and host of weekly programs for EWTN (1981-1990). He is chaplain for Des Moines Legatus and for the Knights of Malta and a member of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. He also serves as the spiritual director of the biennial Christ Our Life Catholic International Conference.
Grace Is Alive!
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
August 24, 2025
One of the fundamental laws of human life and of the spiritual life is that the measure we give to others will be the measure we will receive.
Three Minutes with God: Finding Peace
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
October 20, 2023
God wants us to be at peace.
Three Minutes with God: Love Eternal
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
October 19, 2023
If I feel like criticizing someone, that person probably needs my help, my love, and maybe my prayer.
Three Minutes with God: Meditations on Hope
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
October 18, 2023
Will what I do during my lifetime make any difference? Maybe in the present, but what about years from now?
Three Minutes with God: The Power of Prayer
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
October 17, 2023
We often are deaf to God’s presence, loving inspirations, guidance, tenderness, and mercy because of the noise around us and inside us.
Three Minutes with God: Strength in Suffering
Monsignor Frank Bognanno
October 16, 2023
Three Minutes with God features hundreds of inspiring reflections and prayers that will remind you to rejoice and praise God.