Inspiration
Finding True Joy
Many of us feel overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, finances, and a crammed calendar. A young mom, a retiree, and a religious sister share ways to experience Franciscan joy and simplicity amid the busyness of modern life.
Autumn’s Mini Holy Season
Consider observing this ancient holy season to renew and enrich your spiritual life this autumn.
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Whispers of Prayer from St. Clare
I’ve always been fascinated by how St. Clare drew so close to God in prayer while living most of her life entirely within the enclosure of San Damiano.
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The Holy Ordinary
Thomas Merton once wrote, “Let us come alive to the splendor that is all around us and see the beauty in ordinary things.” The busyness of life—work, family, commitments, and our seeming ever-lengthening to-do lists—can sweep us into a lifestyle ...
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Video: Learning to Love Who Jesus Loves
Margaret Carney, OSF: “I have a cousin who belongs to a Methodist congregation that’s doing a lot of work in this area [peace building] that we were talking about—and how they have dealt with the various exclusions churches are experiencing: ...
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Carlo Acutis: Fearless and Faith-Filled
My heart breaks for young people today who first encounter the world through an app.
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Becoming a Practicing Mystic
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 ...
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