Inspiration
God’s Nudge Inside of Us
Father Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, began writing his column “In Exile” in 1982. Franciscan Media is honored to publish one of Father Ron’s columns every month. …
Work for Greater Equality
Racism is a deeply rooted malady in every society in the world and must be uprooted with intentionality and awareness. May this prayer aid you in your anti-racism work to be a better disciple of Jesus.
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Time to Unplug
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” A sticky note containing this quote by Anne Lamott hangs on the wall just under my computer screen, where it is always in my sight
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Pray and Protest
Regardless of our political perspective, we recognize that we are in a troubled time in which we cannot sit on the sidelines and trust our future and the future of the planet solely to our political leaders.
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Turn to the Beatitudes
This writer shows the value of using the beatitudes in today’s world, navigating challenging issues and assessing our own spiritual development.
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On the Road Paved by St. Francis
For some, the idea of not putting roots down and staying in one place may seem daunting—even impossible. But for this author, it’s part and parcel of her Franciscan identity and response to God’s call.
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Martha and Mary: Jesus Loves Them Both
Martha and Mary's handling of Jesus' visit has much to teach us in our own time.
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