Minute Meditations

Awe and Wonder of Creation

Pope Francis April 28, 2024

St. Francis’ response to the world around him was so much more than intellectual appreciation or economic calculus, for to him each and every creature was a sister united to him by bonds of affection.

woman sitting while looking out over the ocean

God Wants Our Truest Selves

Casey Cole, OFM April 21, 2024

Jesus does not want masks. He does not want projections of our superficial selves that bear no resemblance to who we really are.

Mutual Indwelling

Richard Rohr, OFM April 20, 2024

The church creates the bread, and the bread creates the church, like a wonderful and mutual admiration society.

A young man's face reflecting in a window

You Are Remarkable

Casey Cole, OFM April 19, 2024

Have you ever stopped to marvel at how amazingly unique you are?

A Heart Conformed to Christ

Roch Niemier, OFM April 18, 2024

It is true that St. Francis, with his whole heart, wanted to imitate his Lord and Master.

Honest, Humble Prayer

Fr. Gary Caster April 17, 2024

I have learned that the plan of God is much more exciting than anything I ever could have fashioned for myself.

The Beauty of the Beatitudes

Casey Cole, OFM April 16, 2024

As Christians, the beauty of the beatitudes is that they remind us that this world is not our home.

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