St. Anthony, Help Me Find…Beauty
Stephen Copeland
June 13, 2025
St. Anthony of Padua, that Hammer of Heretics, serves as a model to me that I am to preach against any dualism within myself that blocks an openness to beauty.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 2: Our Busy Lives
Diane M. Houdek
November 29, 2021
We can strive to hold onto the quiet withdrawal of the ideal Advent, but when that means refusing the hospitality of another’s invitation, we might need to reconsider our commitments.
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The Gifts of Advent Day 1: The Waiting Time
Diane M. Houdek
November 28, 2021
Instead of having to slow down, we need to remind ourselves that we’re in the perfect time and place for long and leisurely conversations with God.
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Catholic Saints of Advent
Jack Wintz, OFM
November 26, 2021
Here are short biographies of some well-known Advent saints.
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Thanksgiving: A Feast for the Soul
Kathy Coffey
November 25, 2021
Grateful thinking helps people extract the most possible enjoyment from their circumstances.
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10 Ways to Be Thankful
Franciscan Media
November 24, 2021
We have much for which to be thankful! Here are 10 ways to show it every day.
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Food & Gratitude
Susan Muto
November 23, 2021
It is good to celebrate those moments where companionship around the table becomes a form of communion, where fantastic food seals friendships, where our vitality and our spirituality truly “wine and dine” together.
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