Inspiration

Farm workers carrying produce

Harvesting Justice 

Behind every meal, there’s a story of sacrifice; Julie Taylor’s work at the National Farm Worker Ministry brings to light the often invisible and harsh realities of farm labor in the United States. 

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holding a child

God Is with Us in Our Suffering 

“Bella, can you put it here?” I’m lying next to 3-year-old Xavier, hoping that we will both get to take a nap.
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chairs in a row

Faith and Family: Beginnings and Endings 

As a writer, one of the most intimidating but also exciting things is a blank page. On the one hand, it means that the possibilities are endless. But it also means that I have to navigate into new territory.
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Two people talking with each other.

Go Forth and Share the Good News

God’s love and mercy is revealed in Jesus breathing forth the Spirit of love and forgiveness upon his disciples.
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hands releasing a white peace dove

May Peace on Earth Begin with Me

While many of us are still enjoying the celebration of the New Year, January 1 is also known as the World Day of Peace.
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Man holding toilet paper

How Much Is Enough? 

Franciscan spirituality is characterized by a dependence on God, humility, poverty, and simplicity. In a time of insecurity, how can we cultivate the faith that God will provide? 
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Amusement park ride

God’s Center Is Everywhere 

“God is a circle whose center is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere.”  —St. Bonaventure 
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