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Reflect If we could use almost-free, renewable, natural power sources like solar, geothermal or hydro-electric, why would we choose toxic, diminishing fossil fuels instead? As Pope Francis said in Laudato Si: “We know that technology based on the use of ...

Reflect When St. Francis was dying he apologized to Brother Body for the harsh treatment he so often issued. I often feel critical of my own body, seldom because of penances, but because of my excesses or unreasonable expectations. Pray ...

Reflect Family relationships can be the most joyful ones we have—but they can also be the most strained. May this prayer aid you as you integrate the good with the bad in these intimate relationships. Pray Holy Trinity, you exist ...

Reflect She was working as a laundress so that she could become a missionary sister. A fall into a vat of boiling water derailed that plan for Anna Schäffer (1882-1925), but eventually brought her to missionary work from her own ...

Reflect The Magi brought gifts to the holy child. I want to bring gifts to Jesus as well. Making my life a gift to others is the best gift I can bring to the Christ Child. What are the gifts ...

Reflect Our life’s pilgrimage can get muddied rather easily with expectations, opinions, and norms of society. St. Francis is a great example of how to “unbecome” things of this world so that we can become who God made us to ...