Franciscan Spirit

A pickleball enthusiast draws parallels between her favorite sport and the Franciscan tradition.

Throughout the day, we should be mindful that God wishes to continually hear from us. But how can we possibly speak to God every minute when we are obviously busy?

When we do not see someone’s symptoms, we might assume that the person is not suffering.

We are all called to prayer, to talk to our God about what is happening in our lives. When we are worried about life-changing health issues, who better to talk with?

When I think of Carlo Acutis, I think about how he, too, was rooted in where he was. He wasn't particularly well-traveled. But his faith is marveled the world over. I love that about him.

Will what I do during my lifetime make any difference? Maybe in the present, but what about years from now?