Inspiration

statue of St. Joan of Arc

Saint Joan of Arc’s Message for Today

Was Joan of Arc inspired? Was she mentally ill? Does her example of armed resistance have anything to say to Americans mired in unrest?

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Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayers: A Collection of Devotions

O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you and will a lively sorrow for my sins. I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient ...
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Wolf shows its teeth

St. Francis and the Taming of the Wolf

This beloved story of Francis and the wolf has a lot to teach us about peacemaking in our own times.
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public market with bananas

Justice within God’s Kingdom

In his book The Foundations of Christian Faith, theologian Karl Rahner asks us to think about a man engaged in the simple act of buying a banana at the grocery store.
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dog

Will I See My Pet in Heaven?

The creation story of Genesis suggests that God’s care and love extend to all creatures.
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Notes from a Friar: God’s Greatest Love Song

The Gospels are a love story. And we're a part of it.
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Saint Francis de Sales loved prayer

St. Francis de Sales: Champion of Prayer

As a prayer coach, St. Francis de Sales encourages us to jump in and swim in the grace of God.
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