Inspiration

One Nation Under God

One Nation Under God

A walk along the Tijuana-San Diego border opens this pilgrim’s eyes to the plight of refugees—all children of God.

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Saint Anthony and little baby Jesus

Who Was St. Anthony?

An eloquent preacher during his life, St. Anthony has become one of the Church’s most popular saints.
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Statue of St. Joseph with Jesus

St. Joseph: A Father for the Ages

Scenes from the life of Joseph give us a glimpse of the virtues of this laborer and upstanding Jewish man, the carpenter who will build something beautiful for the God of his forefathers.
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Man pushes his son

Parenting Kids with Autism 

This father shares how the journey of supporting his two sons with Autism has enriched and informed his faith.
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Man on a beach | Photo by Farhad Fallahzad on Unsplash

Notes from a Friar: God Speaks to All

God can and does communicate in ways we can’t imagine.
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Statue of St. Francis of Assisi

The Franciscan Connection to the Stations of the Cross 

Praying the Stations of the Cross is a familiar Lenten practice for many, but a closer look at this popular tradition reveals surprising connections to Franciscan spirituality. 
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People gathered for prayer

House Churches in the New Testament

The New Testament provides several other references to house churches. These were evidently family homes where early believers would gather and ponder the life and message of Jesus.
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