Minute Meditations

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This Communion of Saints

Franciscan Media March 19, 2026

Life is change. But it is not antithetical to what came before, it is not a negation of that, or an elimination of it. In some ways, it might be a building upon it.

Embrace Death

Michael D. Guinan, OFM March 18, 2026

For us, as human beings, death is dark and scary and real. Even though we believe and trust in God, death can cause anxiety and anguish.

I Am a Prodigal Daughter

Judith Costello, MA March 17, 2026

Looking back I see how easy it was to blame God when I was the one who had gone away—forsaking the healing sacrament of God’s grace.

person holding a box over their head not being able to see in front of them.

Freedom in God

Richard Gribble, CSC March 16, 2026

How blind are we to many of the situations around us? Are we too caught up in our own little worlds?

woman eating a watermelon for healthy living

Care for Self, Care for Others

Susan Hines-Brigger March 14, 2026

When we are at our best, we are most able to carry out the work God has given us with energy and joy.

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Build the Kingdom of God

Richard Gribble, CSC March 13, 2026

Once we acknowledge the reality of our society, we must do what we can to live the ideal we seek to the best of our abilities.

priest holding the sacramental bread to the sky.

St. Francis and the Body of Christ

Christopher Heffron March 12, 2026

Thomas of Celano, an early friar and author of three hagiographies of Francis, wrote that the saint “burned with a love that came from his whole being for the sacrament of the Lord’s body.”