Inspiration
Surrendering to the God of Peace: The Path of Total Nonviolence
Longtime peace activist, priest, and author Fr. John Dear has been a leading voice for Gospel nonviolence for decades, drawing deeply from the examples of Jesus, St. Francis, Gandhi, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Francis and Anthony: Brothers in Alms
Anthony’s ascent to sainthood was even more meteoric than Francis’.
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Mary as ‘Mirror of Justice’
I pray the rosary and the Litany of Loreto daily for world peace and the end of abortion. What does the litany’s invocation ‘mirror of justice’ mean?
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Seven Days with Solanus Casey
The monastery doorbell rang at two o’clock in the morning. Father Solanus Casey ran down the steps to the door before anyone else was awakened. When he opened the door, a big, burly fellow blurted out, “Where’s that Father Solanus? I want ...
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Lectio Divina: How Sacred Reading Can Transform Our Lives
“Lectio Divina,” which means sacred reading, is one of the most ancient contemplative practices in the Christian tradition, dating back to the Desert Fathers and Mothers.
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Lost & Found: Thank You, St. Anthony of Padua
The array of wonders attributed to St. Anthony in story and legend is astounding in its variety.
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Why So Few Lay Saints?
Few lay men or women have been formally canonized. Most saints belonged to religious communities.
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