Appreciate God’s Majesty
Clifford Hennings, OFM
May 4, 2024
Nature attests to the majesty of its author, if we have the eyes to see and ears to listen. Give God thanks for our ability to study the sciences, grateful for our intellect, and the workings of the world.
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Here I Am, Lord
Theresa Doyle-Nelson
April 27, 2024
“He [Ananias] answered, ‘Here I am, Lord’” (Acts 9:10). The words “Here I am, Lord” are spoken by a variety of people in the Bible, including St. Ananias.
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I Am Sorry for My Grumbling
Colleen Arnold, MD
April 25, 2024
The Israelites grumbled against the Lord in the desert, even after freeing them from the Egyptians and bringing them safely through the Red Sea. It’s easy to criticize their behavior, but don’t we grumble against the Lord too?
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God Is the Artist
Christopher Heffron
April 24, 2024
Sadness is inevitable, but God doesn’t want us wallowing in it. Sometimes a short walk or a conversation with a friend can give our spirits a lift.
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Creation Itself as Cathedral
Maureen O'Brien
April 23, 2024
Richard Rohr, OFM, writes, “Creation itself—not ritual or spaces constructed by human hands—was Francis’ primary cathedral.” What comes to mind as you consider these words?
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Channel God’s Goodness
Murray Bodo, OFM
April 22, 2024
Sometimes we might feel a sort of separateness from God—as if God is far away, up in heaven, or just not here in our world in our daily life. But God is always right here with us, no matter where ...
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The Temple of God
Bruce Epperly
April 21, 2024
The apostle Paul counsels that “your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. . . . Glorify God in body” (1 Cor 6:19–20). How do we glorify God with our bodies?
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