Inspiration

Father Boniface Ramsey

Father Boniface Ramsey: The Whistleblower

Father Boniface Ramsey raised red flags about Theodore McCarrick for years before the media and Church leaders took notice. While some call him a hero, he hopes to be remembered first as a good priest.

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Friar Prayer Crucifix

Notes from a Friar: St. Francis’ Prayer before the Crucifix

I have often reflected on this prayer, which—as Franciscan scholars attest—is indeed a prayer composed by St. Francis himself. And each time I pray it, I am more and more convinced that it reveals the authentic heart of St. Francis.
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Faith and Family for February 27: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

This week's readings, says Father Greg Friedman, can be a good tool to help you plan your upcoming Lenten practices.
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Faith and Family for February 20: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

This week's Gospel reminds us to love our enemies and do to others as we would have them do to us.
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Faith and Family for February 13: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

This week, we hear Jesus tell his followers of ways in which they should help those who are in need. He then also offers a warning to those who have not cared for those people.
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Josephine Bakhita

Sisterhood of Saints: Josephine Bakhita

St. Josephine Bakhita shows us that mercy and love can conquer the evils of our world.
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Faith and Family for February 6: Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

In this week's Gospel, Jesus fills the nets of Peter and his fellow fisherman until they are overflowing. He then tells them that going forward they will be fishers of men.
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