Ilia Delio, OSF: Contemplating the Nature of the Universe
Stephen Copeland
May 25, 2025
Arguably no Franciscan theologian has bridged science and religion quite like Sister Ilia Delio, OSF.
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Stephen Copeland
Stephen Copeland is a storyteller and an Indiana native who now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. His new book, "In the House of Rising Sounds," explores the spiritual dimensions of music and thin places. He is an editor with Franciscan Media.
Mistakes and Failures
Stephen Copeland
May 16, 2025
Despite his many mistakes St. Peter displayed incredible heart. He felt deeply. He loved deeply. He was always eager and willing to follow Jesus, even if he sometimes failed.
The Grace of the Day
Stephen Copeland
May 6, 2025
Sometimes the demands that are placed upon us fuel expectations that mysteriously bind themselves to us. May this prayer inspire you to release the narratives and enjoy the gifts and grace of the day.
Catholic Extension Society: Stacking Stones on the Margins
Stephen Copeland
April 25, 2025
Catholic Extension Society seeks to erect more than 600 churches and schools in storm-torn Puerto Rico.
What Is Your Song?
Stephen Copeland
April 17, 2025
A jazz saxophonist once put it this way: “Music pulls me deeper into being.”
Walk Your Path
Stephen Copeland
April 8, 2025
What would it look like to consider resting in your inherent union with the divine in the unknown, in the proverbial desert, and in the tension?
Divine Flow of Life
Stephen Copeland
April 3, 2025
Poet John O’Donahue once wrote, “I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.” May this prayer heighten your awareness of the divine flow of your life and your ongoing dance with the Trinity.