Minute Meditations

Revelations of Grace

Franciscan Media July 7, 2025

As Catholics, we find our houses and our world haunted by a sense that the objects, events, and persons of daily life are revelations of grace.

Desire the Will of God

Edward Sri March 12, 2025

In reciting the Hail Mary throughout the rosary, we participate over and over again the wonder-filled response of Gabriel and Elizabeth to the mystery of Christ.

group of people stargazing in the night sky

Stars in the Night Sky

Joseph Grant March 11, 2025

The stiller you become, the clearer will your reflection be.

Group of diverse people unified stacking hands on top of each other as a symbol of teamwork

That All May Be One

Richard Rohr, OFM March 10, 2025

The divisions, dichotomies, and dualisms of the world can only be overcome by a unitive consciousness at every level.

man standing silently on a mountain and watching a sunset.

Silence Is Peace the World Cannot Give

Richard Rohr, OFM March 9, 2025

We must learn to start every single encounter with a foundational yes, before we ever dare to move to no.

Silence Gives

Richard Rohr, OFM March 8, 2025

Leave the silence open-ended. Do not try to settle the dust. Do not rush to resolve the inner conflict.

hands peaceful in worship with a sunrise in the background

Conversion Is Never Easy

Christopher Heffron March 7, 2025

Imagine the logistics and the dangers St. Francis and his companion navigated to bring his message of peace—especially to a man from another culture.

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