Minute Meditations

Pregnant woman walking outside at sunrise

Handmaid of the Lord

Murray Bodo, OFM May 6, 2024

She knew from the moment of the rush of Gabriel’s wings and his lilting “Hail, full of Grace,” that she was only the handmaid.

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.

person walking on a primitive bridge over a rushing river

Walk without Fear

Murray Bodo, OFM, and Susan Saint Sing April 15, 2024

Fear is crippling. It has prevented me from doing so many things.

Living Gospels

Murray Bodo, OFM, and Susan Saint Sing April 14, 2024

It is my presumption that Francis and his brothers became living gospels the same way we do, by walking in the footsteps of Christ, which is a gradual, ongoing pilgrimage.

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The Spirit Flows

Richard Rohr, OFM April 13, 2024

Enlightenment is not so much knowing as unknowing. It is not so much learning as unlearning.

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