Minute Meditations
The Life Beyond
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 24, 2025
The true meaning of heaven points to the union that we have with our loved ones and all the saints.
‘Praise and Bless and Thank the Lord’
Kenneth Davis, OFM Conv
October 23, 2025
Like Christ, who died upon another tree, our beloved oak tree had to expire in order to inspire.
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Christ Is Our Advocate
Mark Etling, PhD
October 21, 2025
We believe God the Holy Spirit to be our advocate, the one who inspires and guides us on our journey of faith.
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Wise Words from Teresa of Avila
Patricia Morrison
October 15, 2025
Perhaps Saint Teresa of Avila’s greatest gift to busy people is the truth that ordinary life and holiness are not in conflict.
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Embrace the Rhythm of Prayer
Roch Niemier, OFM
October 14, 2025
The practice of solitude uncovers and heightens that uniqueness, and fraternal life deepens in the respect and support the brothers give to each one’s unique aloneness.
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Listen Respectfully, Act Lovingly
Leonard Foley, OFM
October 13, 2025
Christianity is spread by the Holy Spirit. St. Paul said, “My message and my proclamation were not with persuasive (words of) wisdom, but with a demonstration of spirit and power” (1 Cor 2:4). We do the faith more harm than good if ...
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The Lord’s Way
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 12, 2025
Sometimes we resist conversion to the Lord’s way because we fear giving it full freedom will shrink our world, will make us more closed in.
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