Inspiration

Prayer for Carlo Acutis | Man looks out a window

Carlo Acutis: Fearless and Faith-Filled

Christopher Heffron September 5, 2025

My heart breaks for young people today who first encounter the world through an app.

Becoming a Practicing Mystic

Ronald Rolheiser, OMI September 3, 2025

I teach a course on the renowned mystic John of the Cross. Since this is never a required course for any student, I usually begin the first class by asking each student why he or she is interested in this ...

Pope Leo XIV holds the St. Augustine Medal, which was presented to him by Augustinian Father Robert P. Hagan, prior of the order's U.S. Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, during a meeting July 18, 2025, at Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. The pope recorded a video message of thanks, which was played in Philadelphia Aug. 28, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope talks about what Saint Augustine has taught him

Catholic News Service September 2, 2025

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “So much of who I am I owe to the spirit and the teachings of Saint Augustine,” Pope Leo XIV told his Augustinian confreres and their benefactors who were celebrating the saint’s feast day in Philadelphia. As Cardinal ...

Josephine Bakhita and Maria Goretti: Pray for us | Photo by Min An

Josephine Bakhita & Maria Goretti: Great Saints

Christopher Heffron August 29, 2025

Saints Josephine Bakhita and Maria Goretti have much to teach us in our day.

If You Want Peace, Work for Justice

Christopher Heffron August 17, 2025

When Daniel Imwalle started at Franciscan Media in 2014, he was green. Though he was almost 30, he didn’t look a day over 19.

Encounter Jesus the Healer

Amy Ekeh August 17, 2025

This author shows that Christ’s healing ministry is still available to each of us—and we are called to extend this compassion to others.

Sister Jeannine Gramick, SL (standing on the right), marches with LGBTQ Catholics in a pride parade in Prague, Czech Republic.

A Loud Amen: One Woman’s Journey as a Gay Catholic

Stephen Copeland August 17, 2025

In the quiet pews of Sacred Heart Church, Sandra Worsham wrestled with her identity as a lesbian and a Catholic. With the support of New Ways Ministry, she transformed her pain into a testament of faith, proving that love and ...