Series
The Inbreaking of the Word: Week 1 of Advent
James Sabak, OFM
December 2, 2024
Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM, invites us into the hope of the Advent season and helps us to meditate upon and contemplate this past Sunday’s readings …
Study & Theology: A Conversation with Garrett Galvin
Franciscan Media
October 25, 2024
The following is an excerpt from Franciscan Media's interview with Garrett Galvin, OFM, the president of the Franciscan School of Theology, for Ep. 7 of our Off the Page Podcast.
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Study & Theology: Studying My Way to God
Darleen Pryds, PhD
October 23, 2024
God has a way of hooking us. God hooked me through academic study. As a freshman in college, I was taking a Medieval History course when I was assigned The Little Flowers of St. Francis. I hated it. I found it ...
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Study & Theology: Francis, the Opposite of Practical
Denise Clare, OFS
October 21, 2024
“If the degree would look good on your resume, go for it!” That was Dad’s response when I told him that I was thinking about getting a master’s degree in Franciscan theology. As a parent, Dad was particularly concerned about ...
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Study & Theology: For Space Travelers in Search of the Heart
Stephen Copeland
October 18, 2024
My wife and I have a tradition of getting each other a Christmas ornament each year. One of the first she got for me was a space shuttle since she sometimes called me “spaceman.” She had already realized that I ...
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Holy, Wholly Healthy: Pumping Up with Prayer
Karen Zielinski, OSF
October 25, 2023
Exercise can bring many physical and psychological benefits. When we add a layer of prayer, we can benefit spiritually.
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Holy, Wholly Healthy: Helping Others, Healing Ourselves
Karen Zielinski, OSF
October 24, 2023
We all can benefit from giving back, from volunteering, even if we have health problems. Connecting with others brings hope into our lives.
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