Inspiration

Lent with Padre Pio: Third Friday

Padre Pio reminds us that if we walk with God there is no reason to worry about every step. God wants us to keep looking toward the ultimate destination.

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Canticle of the Creatures

Living ‘The Canticle of the Creatures’ 

Francis’ experience with loss illustrates a path to deeper relationships, including with God.
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Illustration of Saint Carlo Acutis

Dear Carlo Acutis…

A proud member of Generation X pens an open letter to the millennial saint, Carlo Acutis. 
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painting of mary magdalene

St. Mary Magdalene: Leader and Visionary 

One early Christian writing describes Mary Magdalene as equal to the apostles, perhaps even a leader among them. It claims that anyone with spiritual maturity has the ability and authority to teach and interpret the Gospel. 
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Assisi at dusk | Photo by Sara Bertoni on Unsplash

An Armchair Pilgrimage to Assisi

Spending time in Assisi—if only in our minds—can bring us closer to Saints Francis and Clare.
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Mother | Photo by Nicole Cavelli on Unsplash

Loving Mother

Illness and age served only to strengthen this mother and daughter’s relationship.
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Statue of Mary | Photo by sukrit lamthong via Pexels

The Loneliness of Mary

The loneliness of Mary is not as well-documented. She suffered great isolation, from confusion about her unique call to the deaths of those closest to her. Yet her trust in God was rewarded.
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